As our Unit Coordinator, you will be a vital caregiver and the central hub, assuming responsibility for patient care processes from newborn to geriatric for a designated time frame. You will directly contribute to safe, therapeutic patient care while serving as the primary receptionist and secretary.
Every day you will support safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes and coordinating unit activities. You will efficiently manage information flow and assist healthcare team members in delivering care across all patient age groups.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to managing day-to-day operations, and a commitment to providing safe, therapeutic care while working effectively with the entire healthcare team.
- Address staffing needs upon request.
- Functions as the designated timekeeper for the department (or specific unit) ensuring that all applicable time information is correct for payroll processing.
- Monitors nursing personnel information to keep accurate and cost center charges.
- Demonstrates ability to use available software programs.
- Contributes to the efficient operations of the unit and department.
- Follows the directions of the nurse manager by collecting unit data to identify trends and improve unit outcomes.
