Unit Coordinator - Mother Infant Unit (Per Diem - All Shift)

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

3d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Coordinator/Secretary for the Mother Infant Unit coordinates nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors through communication and the management of supplies and equipment. The role performs 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 transitions, supply management, safety and quality, compliance, professional development, and patient- and family-centered care. The position is per diem and requires four shifts per four-week schedule, covering day, evening, and night shifts on weekdays and weekends.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Per diem requirement: work four shifts per four-week schedule, covering day, evening, and night shifts on weekdays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide professional, courteous, compassionate, and sensitive assistance to patients, families, nursing staff, clinicians, and support services; answer questions or direct people to appropriate resources.
Use required departmental software and access email, learning management, and other applicable resources.
Scan orders to Pharmacy, alert nurses to STAT orders, and review and follow up on CPOE orders and order entry according to hospital policy and procedures.
Keep bed tracking and PCS systems up to date; book appointments through central scheduling as indicated.
Enter discharge disposition accurately and promptly, and fax discharge paperwork and medication reconciliation to appropriate providers.
Print, review, and inquire about unit reports; file reports in patient charts; perform daily chart audits; complete shift-to-shift reports and shift rounds.
Order supplies from Stores or other departments as needed, in collaboration with the Operations Supervisor; help maintain or change par levels and order from outside vendors.
Follow emergency preparedness responsibilities and maintain a safe, regulation-compliant unit environment.
Follow hand hygiene, universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and hazardous-material disposal requirements; know how to access MSDS sheets.
Precept new employees; demonstrate flexibility and dependability in meeting scheduling needs; use critical thinking and problem-solving; communicate through the chain of command; stay informed about changes to hospital policies, procedures, and equipment.
Work within applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards; follow policies and procedures; protect patient privacy and information security; report potential compliance issues and complete required education.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and needs; include families in care planning and participation according to patient preferences.
Consider age and cultural needs, interact sensitively with diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services and online sources.