Unit Coordinator, NICU H7B

 

0.6FTE, 24 hours per week, Nights, 7p-730a; every third weekend; holiday rotation.

About our Unit:

16-bed, single room design unit for neonatal patients who no longer require acute intensive care. Patients are centrally monitored. Patient population will vary from convalescing pre-term infants to near term infants. Some diagnoses that may be found include Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Hyperbilirubinemia, and feeding difficulties requiring evaluation. Patients will be followed by Neonatology service.

Typical patient characteristics include:

• Hemodynamically stable, Minimal oxygen support, Medication support does not include fluid boluses or vasopressors, Less frequent lab monitoring required (less than once per day with exception of glucose), Feeding support - oral, OG/NG feedings.

 

 

Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including but not limited to telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube, and other advanced communication technology devices.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and/or discharge of patients as assigned.
• Maintains unit and office supplies, ordering and stocking as needed. Ensures unit areas and rooms are maintained according to regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from tube system to secured medication storage room.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergency situations and ensures the communication of all required information to the appropriate staff.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course, preferred.

Certifications:

Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.

Skills:

• Basic computer and technologyskills required.
• Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience:

Previous health care experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Problem solving, Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"