Unit Coordinator Emerson 5 Med/Surg Ortho Days Eves

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Coordinator/Secretary coordinates nursing-unit activities through communication and the requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment. The role connects nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors, and performs general receptionist and clerical duties to support the efficient functioning of the nursing unit. The coordinator supports patient experience, unit technology and workflow, patient orders and admissions/discharges/transfers, supply management, safety and quality, professional development, compliance, patient- and family-centered care, and age- and culture-aware service. The position is part time, budgeted for 24 hours, and works a rotating day/evening schedule: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. rotating with 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., every other weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
Basic computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate professional courtesy, answer questions or find someone who can, serve as a resource to nursing staff and other clinicians, and interact compassionately with patients and families.
Use software applications required by departmental and unit standards and access Lotus Notes resources as applicable.
Scan orders to Pharmacy, alert nurses to STAT orders, review and follow up on CPOE orders and order entry according to SSH policies and procedures, and keep bed-track and PCS systems current.
Book appointments through central scheduling as indicated; enter discharge dispositions accurately and promptly; and fax discharge paperwork and medication reconciliation to appropriate providers.
Print and review unit reports, inquire about reports as needed, file reports in the appropriate areas of patient charts, complete daily chart audits, and provide shift-to-shift reports.
Complete shift rounds and ensure precaution rooms, Med Track, and door tags are correct.
Order supplies from Stores or other departments in collaboration with the Operations Supervisor, and collaborate with the supervisor on par levels and outside-vendor orders.
Understand responsibilities during hospital codes and emergencies; maintain a safe environment and regulatory compliance; follow hand-hygiene and universal-precaution guidelines; use and dispose of personal protective equipment and hazardous materials appropriately; and know how to access MSDS sheets.
Precept new employees, demonstrate dependability and flexibility with scheduling needs, use critical thinking and problem-solving in routine and emergent situations, communicate through the chain of command, and stay informed about changes to hospital policies, procedures, and equipment.
Follow applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, hospital, privacy, security, and compliance requirements; report potential compliance issues to appropriate leadership; and complete mandatory education.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and needs; recognize them as members of the care team according to patient preferences; collaborate in planning, implementing, and evaluating care; and welcome family participation according to patient preferences.
Apply age and cultural awareness, interact sensitively with diverse populations, and use available resources such as interpreter services and online sources.