Unit Coordinator NICU

Cayuga Medical Center

5d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating both nursing and non-nursing activities for the NICU at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. The position reports to the Director of the assigned department and works with unit staff and other departments to support efficient operations, cost-effective purchasing, accurate patient charges, equipment maintenance, and staff in-servicing. This is a 20-hour-per-week position scheduled for days, Monday through Sunday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
No licensure or certifications required.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Secretarial Science.
Medical terminology experience.
Basic accounting skills.

Responsibilities

Develop appropriate par levels for supplies and special-order items with unit staff to maintain optimal unit efficiency.
Initiate charges for new patient-care items and procedures; develop charges with the finance department and monitor the appropriateness and accuracy of patient charges.
Research suppliers and vendors to maintain quality of care and negotiate prices for cost effectiveness; coordinate and maintain accurate purchasing records for the unit.
Coordinate unit repair and replacement needs with manufacturers, vendor representatives, clinical engineering, and facility engineering.
Arrange in-servicing for new procedures and equipment with the unit director, staff development coordinator, and clinical nurse specialist.
Coordinate room availability for unit meetings and in-services.