Health Unit Coordinator

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus seeks a Health Unit Coordinator II to provide operational support within the unit, serving as a first-line customer service advocate and ensuring accurate patient location tracking in Epic. This full-time day position collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, and departments to promote quality care and patient experience.

The role requires relevant healthcare exposure, CNA certifications, BLS, and NAHUC or EKG credentials as applicable, supporting

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
• CNA Certification (IL) required.
• NAHUC Certification.
• EKG Monitoring Certification.
• CNA Certification (IN) required.

Mansioni

• Respond to call lights and direct the inquiry to the appropriate party; activate alerts; monitor tube system where applicable and utilize proper response etiquette.
• Answer questions utilizing appropriate response standards, and coordinate the activities of nursing staff, physicians, hospital departments, patients, and visitors to act as a first line customer service advocate.
• Facilitate communication of patient information, working within the unit, as well as with other units and departments.
• Answer multi-line telephones addressing the caller’s questions or directing the caller to the appropriate party.
• Provide unit support by assisting with bed assignments and maintaining accurate patient locations in Epic.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of new employees to ensure all employees receive consistent and accurate information.
• Full-time, Days

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication

Team coordination

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification (IL)

CNA Certification (IN)

BLS (American Heart Association)

NAHUC Certification

EKG Monitoring Certification

Strumenti

Epic EMR

Descrizione del lavoro

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus

3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360

The Health Unit Coordinator II, among the Franciscan team, provides operational support to the unit within the defined scope of practice to maintain quality of care standards. This position, also, acts as a first-line customer service advocate to promote excellence in the customer experience.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Respond to call lights and direct the inquiry to the appropriate party; activate alerts; monitor tube system where applicable and utilizes proper response etiquette.
• Answer questions utilizing appropriate response standards, and coordinate the activities of nursing staff, physicians, hospital departments, patients, and visitors to act as a first line customer service advocate.
• Facilitate communication of patient information, working within the unit, as well as with other units and departments.
• Answer multi-line telephones addressing the caller’s questions or directing the caller to the appropriate party.
• Provide unit support by assisting with bed assignments and maintaining accurate patient locations in Epic.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of new employees to ensure all employees receive consistent and accurate information.
• Full-time, Days

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Related healthcare experience Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Licensing Board for Illinois
• National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators
• EKG Monitoring Certification - National Health career Association (NHA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Licensing Board for Indiana

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.