Unit Coordinator - Med Surg Renal/Urology

Trihealth•Cincinnati, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.