Pediatric Care Coordinator (NA/HUC) — 36h Rotating

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care System in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a dual Nursing Assistant (NA) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support patient care and unit operations on a 36-hour weekly schedule with day/night rotation.

The role covers a 24-bed unit across pediatric and various surgical specialties, including general surgery, ENT, burns, and trauma, with emphasis on patient transport, clerical duties, and basic clinical tasks per care plans.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• Capability to develop computer skills if not competent.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Critically reviews patient care documentation making note of any significant changes in the patient's condition and make an immediate report to a registered nurse or physician.
• Provides a variety of clerical tasks to include organizing and prioritizing workload, greeting and directing visitors, researching information as requested by nurses and physicians, reviewing orders for logic and clarity, revising orders as requested by the nurse, answering the telephone/patient call lights, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining medical records. Performs routine quality assurance audits, safety checks, and inventory of supplies. Provides administrative and clerical support including PI audits and data entry.
• Provides clinical support assistance such as cleaning the work area, maintaining office equipment, troubleshooting common software and hardware problems, changing linens, checking supply inventory, restocking supplies, transporting patients/supplies/specimens, and assisting in orientation of new employees and students.
• Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, assisting with ambulation. Measures and records vital signs, and patient height and weight.
• Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and documents patient understanding of instructions.

Skills

Fluent English

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UNC Health Care System in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a dual Nursing Assistant (NA) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support patient care and unit operations on a 36-hour weekly schedule with day/night rotation.

The role covers a 24-bed unit across pediatric and various surgical specialties, including general surgery, ENT, burns, and trauma, with emphasis on patient transport, clerical duties, and basic clinical tasks per care plans.