Acute Care - Health Unit Coordinator - Full Time - 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Wilson Health•Sidney, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Health is hiring a full-time Medical-Surgical Telemetry Health Unit Coordinator for its Acute Care Department in Sidney, Ohio. The 23-bed unit provides short-term treatment for serious injuries, episodes of illness, urgent medical conditions, and recovery after surgery. The HUC prepares and compiles nursing-unit records, enters patient registration information and physician orders, coordinates unit activities, and helps ensure supplies are available for patient care. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN, the HUC supports patients' physical and emotional needs, carries out assigned treatments and procedures, and communicates with patients, their significant others, and care-team members. The patient population includes young and middle-aged adults and geriatric patients. Care is to be provided with respect for ethics, life, dignity, human worth, and individual differences. This position reports to the Acute Care Nurse Manager and works 36 hours per week (72 hours per pay period) on the third shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program, or three to six months of related hospital experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Current Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

Enter patient information, registration details, and physician orders into the computer to support continuity of care.
Assist with coordinating unit activities and ensure necessary supplies are available for patient care.
Maintain open and timely communication with patients, their significant others, and team members to support therapeutic interventions.
Under the direction of an RN or LPN, assist with meeting patients' physical and emotional needs.
Under the direction of an RN or LPN, carry out assigned treatments and procedures.
Provide care with respect for ethical concepts, life, dignity, human worth, and individual differences.

Benefits

Access to an employer direct care clinic, including free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
Paid time off beginning on the first day of employment.
Medical insurance options, including two HDHP plans or a PPO plan.
Dental and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible health plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, employee and dependent life, and AD&D insurance.
Retirement plan with employer contributions beginning on the first day, with no waiting period for participation.
Tuition assistance program.
Free access to an on-site gym available 24/7.