SAH Health Unit Coordinator-Nursing Assistant_SEIUSA

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

Responsibilities are a combination of providing direct care and technical assistance to the RN and M.D. and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the department.

• Assembles and labels charts for incoming patients
• Transcribes physicians orders in an accurate, neat and timely manner
• Notifies Patient care Manager of any lack of information on orders.
• Accurately enters all orders from Lab, X-Ray, etc. into computer.
• Assures that each order on physician's order sheet and kardexes have corresponding number from computer
• Secures records from previous admission as necessary
• Prepares chart for transfer and secures photocopies as needed
• Prepares chart for discharge and assures that chart is complete.
• Notifies Patient Care Manager of any lack of documentation at time of discharge
• Enters discharge into the computer when patient has left unit
• Lists all new admissions, diets, changes or discharges on kardexes and enters necessary information into computer
• Returns to Pharmacy all medications that RN has removed from cassette at discharge
• On a daily basis, checks medication supplies, obtains necessary meds from Pharmacy and supplies form CSR
• Notifies appropriate physicians of any consultations, discharges, transfers or expirations

• Minimum of one year working in a hospital setting preferred; or; or a student nurse who has completed two years of nursing school.
• Medical secretary experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Bilingual a plus

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

Pay Range: $19.73-$28.82

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type: 3p-11:30p; Every other Weekend/Holiday

Work Shift: Evening

Driving Required: No

Union: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East