Health Unit Coordinator 2 - ICU Pediatric - Women & Children's Hospital

Health Unit Coordinator 2 -- ICU Pediatric -- Women & Children's Hospital (Job Id 73167) Location: US:WV:Charleston Post Date: 5/28/2026 Category: Nursing Support Employment Type: Employee Description Job Summary Initiate and coordinate the clerical processes and perform direct patient care activities, procedures, and other indirect services under the direction of a registered nurse. Performs monitoring, interpretation, documentation and equipment maintenance on applicable units. Responsibilities Independently and effectively prioritize job responsibilities in an environment with multiple demands/requests for various services, while demonstrating knowledge, willingness and flexibility to meet the needs of the customer. Activate and respond appropriately to emergent and urgent situations. Recognize prioritizing categories for work processes. The ability to anticipate physician and co-worker needs and initiate applicable activities. Initiate and coordinate the clerical processes for admission, transfer, discharge and death for all patients interhospital and intrahospital in a timely and efficient manner per policy. Maintain patient medical records regarding thinning, labeling and providing appropriate forms for documentation according to policy. Legibly and accurately transcribe orders utilizing knowledge of policy and procedures and legal documentation on patient records. Provide courteous, positive, and effective verbal and non-verbal communication utilizing interpersonal skills and available technology. Coordinate departmental activities for unit maintenance related to ordering and receiving supplies, medications, manuals, and equipment and maintenance of par levels. Act as a role model facilitating positive responses to change in dynamic group settings, by identifying, facilitating, and assisting with interdepartmental problem resolutions. Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff, unit and institutional information. Act as a preceptor for orientation of new staff. Serve as a resource to new interns, residents, RNs, and other health team members regarding procedures related to computerized ordering of clinical services, maintenance of medical records and EKG monitoring if applicable. Independently provide formal or informal education to staff with approval of nurse manager. Assist with procedures as determined by hospital policy, procedures and regulatory guidelines. Accept responsibility and monitor the unit to maintain a neat, clean, safe and cost-effective patient and unit environment that impacts safety, finances and work efficiencies. Accurately monitor, analyze, and interpret rhythm/arrhythmias. Provide appropriate documentation and communication related to interpretation. Provide optimum assistance to the medical and nursing staff by assisting patient with direct care including activities of daily living and daily assignments as delegated by RN. Maintain and perform all functions with equipment including quality monitoring as applicable to the work area. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact): The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement: Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions): Maintain and document all applicable required education. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. Comply with the company's attendance policy. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities of the department and institution. Perform work in a cost-effective manner. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. Perform related duties as assigned. Education High School Diploma or GED (Required). Formalized Training as an Health Unit Coordinator or Formalized Training in Medical Assistant. Experience: 6 months related experience (can include medical assistant or medical terminology). Credentials Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hire. Work Schedule Days Location Women & Children's Hospital Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston #J-18808-Ljbffr