Health Unit Coordinator – Float Pool

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a dedicated unit support role to assist in coordinating patient care under daily supervision of the Charge/Resource RN. You will transcribe physician orders, communicate essential information, and help manage documentation and staffing across the unit.

The role requires basic healthcare knowledge, strong computer and communication skills, and a willingness to adapt to flexibly support inpatient units. High school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Related Work Experience is a plus; basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and medications is helpful.
• Must possess good computer and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize activities and coordinate patient care under the charge RN.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately into computer systems, Kardex, or requisition forms.
• Schedule patients for tests/procedures and relay information to departments.
• Maintain patient records and logs, including intake/output and discharge documentation.
• Coordinate interdepartmental transfers and discharges; ensure consent forms and tests are documented.
• Order unit supplies as needed and monitor census counts.
• Assist in data collection, QA and statistical tracking of unit activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a dedicated unit support role to assist in coordinating patient care under daily supervision of the Charge/Resource RN. You will transcribe physician orders, communicate essential information, and help manage documentation and staffing across the unit.

The role requires basic healthcare knowledge, strong computer and communication skills, and a willingness to adapt to flexibly support inpatient units. High school diploma is required.