Unit Coordinator - SM1- Per Diem

A member of the Nursing Department, who, under the direct supervision and with consultation of a professional licensed nurse, perform a variety of support services in order to provide assistance to the professional nursing staff to optimize patient care.

Risk Exposure Categories:

• Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids
• Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing a Category 1 task
• Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluids

Working Conditions:

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours
• Is subject to frequent interruptions
• Is involved with patients, residents, staff, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Communicates with the medical staff and other hospital departments' staff
• Attends and participates in continuing training programs as they relate to the position
• May be exposed to infectious waste and diseases
• Is subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients
• Must be constantly alert for patient safety

Acute:

• Prepares charts for new patients on Acute Care, to include I&O sheets on evenings and maintaining appropriate level of forms in patient records.
• Maintains adequate level of chart packs.
• Knowledge of the locations of charts when on and off unit.
• Filing lab and x-ray reports, recording information on flow sheets, thins charts and filing overflow.
• Prepares charts when patients have been discharged and forward them to the Medical Records Department.
• Maintains lists of patients on hold for lab or x-ray or pre-op.
• Begins appropriate referral forms by entering available clerical data when warranted.
• Photocopies patient's records when they are transferred to another health facility.
• Obtains old records from Medical Records for Acute Care (ICU and OBS if asked to do so) whenever necessary.
• Completes daily dietary sheet and makes the changes when appropriate and notifies the Dietary Department.
• Performs other necessary clerical duties or errands.
• Receives incoming and outgoing telephone calls and forwards messages and information accurately to the appropriate parties.
• May provide assistance and direction when indicated to visitors.
• Picks up and distributes patient mail for the unit.
• Provides coverage of hospital phones by accepting transfer from the switchboard for time when the switchboard is closed.
• Shall be familiar with CODE 4 and Fire and Disaster plans in order to act in accordance both for the unit and/or while covering the hospital switchboard.
• Maintain positive atmosphere and communication with all departments.
• Transcribes doctor's orders to Kardex, requisitions and communicates with the appropriate departments.
• STAT orders are brought to the attention of the charge nurse immediately.
• No verbal orders are taken by the Unit Secretary.
• Assist with patient transport arrangements with Social Service Department or Nursing Supervisor.
• Maintains the bulletin boards, blackboards, charting areas, and storage and conference areas and keep halls clean of such items as wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Orders supplies as necessary to meet the unit's needs, including paper/form supplies.
• May deliver specimens, equipment and requisitions to appropriate department.
• Arranges for patients personal valuables to be sent home or locked up in the Business Office.
• Explains and enforce visiting policies for families and friends of patients; direct visitors to waiting areas as appropriate.
• Informs nursing staff to schedule time for x-ray, lab, or operative procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality within the hospital and in the community.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Work Experience:

Previous hospital experience preferred (0-1 year) preferred.

Surgical Services: experience scheduling surgical cases preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Legible handwriting and accurate spelling.

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

- Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly and understand the English language

- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion

- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public

- Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public

Surgical Services:

- Meditech knowledge desired

- LMR knowledge desired

- Excel experience desired

- Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public

- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the program goals, objectives, policies, procedures etc of the QI/IC department

- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc and maintain the appearance of the department

- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm

- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

Additional Job Details (if applicable): This is a per diem position.

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $21.32 - $44.22/Hourly

Grade: SM1207

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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