Unit Coordinator - Med Surg Renal/Urology

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Job Overview: This position performs clerical duties, including accurate transcription of physician orders in facilities not yet live on TriHealth Connect. This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers; communicates information through various telecommunication devices and assists in coordinating patient flow. FTE: Full Time (.9 FTE; 36 hrs/week) Shift: Days 14AB is a medical unit with 22 beds. Our patient population consists of adult and geriatric patients with varied medical diagnoses including complications from diabetes, pneumonia, cellulitis, encephalopathy, and remote telemetry. We also care for renal and urology surgery patients including those who have had a nephrectomy, prostatectomy, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and those with continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). Any patients admitted to the hospital who require peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatments, have PD care managed by a trained 14AB nurse. This unit supports the growth and learning of new grads. 14AB provides the opportunity to master time management, and a variety of skills such as suprapubic catheter exchange, continuous bladder irrigation, vascath removal and peritoneal dialysis. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Degree or GED (Required) Capable of operating office and clerical equipment Computer skills Job Responsibilities: Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.). Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality. Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (i.e. way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.). Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work. Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet. Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert). Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures. Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines. Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes. Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability. Identifies areas for self improvement. Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents, accurate transcription of physician orders in facilities not yet live on TriHealth Connect). Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit. Working Conditions: Bending - Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Frequently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally Pulling - Rarely Pushing - Occasionally Reaching - Rarely Reading - Consistently Sitting - Consistently Standing - Rarely Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Occasionally Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Frequently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS... Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS... Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS... Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS... Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS... Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Degree or GED (Required)
Capable of operating office and clerical equipment
Computer skills

Responsibilities

Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.).
Relays accurate and complete information.
Maintains confidentiality.
Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (i.e. way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.).
Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work.
Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert).
Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures.
Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.
Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes.
Supports organizational and unit changes.
Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability.
Identifies areas for self improvement.
Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents, accurate transcription of physician orders in facilities not yet live on TriHealth Connect).
Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit.