SAH Health Unit Coordinator

Lifespan; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator and Nursing Assistant to provide essential support in a dynamic hospital environment. This role involves direct patient care, assisting RNs and MDs, and handling clerical duties essential for smooth department operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a hospital setting or relevant nursing education, and bilingual skills are a plus. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Completion of two years of nursing school as a student nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and labels charts for incoming patients.
• Transcribes physicians' orders accurately and promptly.
• Prepares discharge charts and verifies completeness.

Skills

Medical terminology

Bilingual skills

Clerical functions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant training program

Job description

Summary:

Cross-trained in the role of Health Unit Coordinator and Nursing Assistant based on the needs of the department.

Responsibilities include providing direct care, technical assistance to RNs and MDs, and performing clerical functions such as scheduling and supply management necessary for department operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assembles and labels charts for incoming patients.
2. Transcribes physicians' orders accurately, neatly, and promptly.
3. Notifies the Patient Care Manager of any incomplete or unclear orders.
4. Enters all orders from labs, X-Rays, etc., into the computer system.
5. Ensures each order on the physician's order sheet and kardex has a corresponding number from the computer.
6. Secures records from previous admissions as necessary.
7. Prepares charts for transfer and secures photocopies as needed.
8. Prepares discharge charts and verifies completeness.
9. Notifies the Patient Care Manager of any missing documentation at discharge.
10. Enters discharge information into the computer once the patient leaves the unit.
11. Lists all new admissions, diet changes, or discharges on kardexes and updates the computer accordingly.
12. Returns medications removed from cassette at discharge to Pharmacy.
13. Checks medication supplies daily, obtains necessary meds from Pharmacy, and supplies from CSR.
14. Notifies physicians of consultations, discharges, transfers, or expirations.

Other information:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of one year experience in a hospital setting preferred, or completion of two years of nursing school as a student nurse.
2. Medical secretary experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
3. Bilingual skills are a plus.

EDUCATION:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant training program.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital, USA: MA: Fall River

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: SEIUSA

Apply now to join our team.