Unit Coordinator- Step Down Unit FT

Job Opportunity

Provides patient care based on the principles and practices of Practical Nursing, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse that does not require the substantial specialized skill, judgment and knowledge required of professional nursing. Performs a wide range of clerical, receptionist, dispatching and admitting/discharge duties in support of assigned patient care department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for greeting and admitting functions upon patients' arrival to the department including accurately preparing patient identification bands.
• Provides direct patient care as well as therapeutic procedures to all assigned patients to promote comfort.
• Consistently practices AIDET.
• Assists physicians and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
• Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner. Seeks guidance from Registered Nurse in delivery of nursing care as necessary.
• Notifies referring physician of admission, as required.
• Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the Registered Nurse and following the teaching plan.
• Responsible for clerical discharge functions; schedules follow-up appointments, lab work, and diagnostic procedures. Completes discharge in the computer and fax copies of appropriate information to designated areas.
• Coordinates and facilitates ongoing communication to ensure efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental operations.
• Maintains competency in IV insertion. Safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV and oral medications as assigned.
• Accepts accountability for care provided by self and health care providers to whom care is delegated.
• Enters into EPIC System any written and/or telephone physician orders in an accurate, consistent and timely manner.
• Assists physicians and other individuals by providing requested information about specific patient or department routines in accordance with the hospital's policy on Release of Patient Information.
• Phones in consults to other services in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinates and facilitates ongoing communication to ensure timely, efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental transportation of patients.
• Obtains and completes laboratory orders accurately and according to hospital protocol.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying or patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

Demonstrates knowledge of the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge planning needs.

Demonstrates knowledge of pain management to facilitate patient comfort through a proactive pain control plan.

Demonstrates basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms with a rhythm test to follow.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center: 1103 RMH Nursing SDU 3rd Floor

Address: 800 Wheeling Avenue Glen Dale West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.