Health Unit Coordinator | Full Time | Day/Night Rotation

Concord Hospital Health System•Concord, NH

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Resource Person, the Licensed Nursing Assistant 2 / Health Unit Coordinator performs clerical and administrative tasks for the department and provides direct and indirect patient care, including Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and personal care. Under the general direction of the RN, the role performs clinical and technical functions for pre-op and post-op patients and coordinates information and patient flow at the desk.

Requirements

Proof of LNA Education Certificate and Final Report of Written and Clinical Competency Testing Results, as required by the NH Board of Nursing.
Current New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant licensure.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent course credentialed by the American Heart Association.
One year of related experience and/or training in a health care environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates patient and information flow at the desk for clinical staff, patients and families, and other departments.
Under the general direction of the RN, performs clinical and technical functions for pre-op and post-op patients.
Completes order entry, coordinates computer downtime, and coordinates patient information changes in the computer.
Greets patients and families and provides information or directions in preparation for their surgical encounter.
Receives delegated work while adhering to the five rights of delegation.
Documents care provided and reports observations of patients’ physical, social, and mental status, along with basic patient data, to the RN.
Demonstrates time management skills.
Prepares, organizes, and/or disassembles perioperative medical records according to HIMS specifications.
Helps maintain a clean and safe environment with appropriately stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
Adheres to the safe patient handling policy.
Serves as a preceptor for new employees.
Performs job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.