BHU Activities Coordinator

WVU Medicine; Martinsburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg seeks a dedicated Recreation/Leisure Activity Coordinator to plan and deliver patient-centered activities across multiple domains. You will coordinate with care teams to integrate activities into individual plans and track progress.

The role requires two years in patient care activity coordination and a high school diploma, with preferred CTRS certification and knowledge of EPIC software. This is a on-site, full-time position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years' experience as an activity coordinator or volunteer coordinator in a patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Organize a patient activities program for individuals and groups to promote patient well-being.
• Plan, organize, and implement leisure activities across physical, social, religious, creative, and intellectual areas.
• Identify and provide unit-based leisure activity programs in collaboration with unit managers and staff.
• Integrate activities into the patient care plan and document accordingly.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Emotional resilience

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the provision of recreation and leisure activities to patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE:
• Two (2) years' experience working as an activity coordinator or as a volunteer coordinator in a patient care setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
• Bachelor's degree
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Some college and/or knowledge of recreational and therapeutic activities
• EXPERIENCE:
• Previous experience with EPIC software.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Organizes a patient activities program for both individuals and groups, as appropriate, based upon individual and unit needs, promoting patient well-being.
• Plans, Organizes, and implements leisure activities, including physical, social, religious, creative/expressive, intellectual and other, as appropriate.
• Works with unit managers and staff to identify and provide unit-based leisure activity programs and opportunities for patients.
• Integrates activities into patient plan of care and documents in patient record as appropriate.
• Accepts referral from units and physicians to visit patients.
• Provides administrative support to the department as needed.
• Assesses referred patients for leisure interests, needs, and problems.
• Involves and informs healthcare professionals, family members, and others of activities and responses as indicated.
• Communicates patient needs/concerns through proper chain of command, assuring patient needs/requests are being met.
• Maintains records and other documentation as indicated.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes programmatic data as needed.
• Orders supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.
• Assists with budget control.
• Submits requisition for supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.
• Promotes and contributes positively to the intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.
• May orient and provide supervision to activity staff and/or volunteers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires a wide range of body motion. Moderate to heavy physical activity may be required. This includes lifting, pushing a loaded cart, and exercise type activities.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift. Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.
• May occasionally transport patients.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
• May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.

SKILLS & ABILILTIES

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to deal with emotional/stressful patient, families, and situations at times.
• Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse and be able to use and apply hospital software programs.

Additional Job Description

• This position will be Monday through Friday from 10a-630p
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center
• Cost Center: 315 BMC Neuro Behavioral Health Services
• Address: 2500 Hospital Drive Martinsburg West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals - including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children's Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia - and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.