Unit Coordinator, ICU/CCU

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

4d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Coordinator will join the ICU/CCU at The Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. This is a 16hr/week opportunity, working onsite two 8-hour shifts, either 7am-3pm or 3pm to 11pm. Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides clerical support to inpatient nursing unit.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
Requires basic computer skills involving standard software for recording patient information in computerized databases, proficiency in reading comprehension, spelling, and writing normally obtained in high school and on-the-job experience.
None

Responsibilities

Prepares patients charts, ensuring that all necessary forms are available and relevant patient information is ready for use or review daily
Assembles charts for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Utilizes appropriate computer systems to process physician orders for relevant patient information
Utilizes bed tracking systems to support timely patient flow.
Answers telephones, following Lahey Clinic’s established greeting; takes and transmits messages to unit staff.
Responds to queries from physicians, nursing staff, and visitors taking care not disclose confidential patient information to unauthorized individuals in accordance with various Lahey policies, outside regulations and laws governing patient confidentiality including but not limited to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
Inventories nursing unit’s office supply’s and orders new supplies as needed to maintain standard inventory levels. Stores supplies ensuring that areas are neat and organized.
Follows department procedures related to access to non-controlled medications, such as IV solutions and vaccines, when granted access to these medications as part of the job functions.
Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.