Unit Coordinator- FT/Observation Unit - Stamford Health : Job Details

ResponsibilitiesStamford Health is looking for a Full time Unit Coordinator to join the Observation/Medicine Unit Shifts: Monday to Friday, including rotating weekends- 3pm to 11pm.Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator / Charge Nurse, the Unit Coordinator provides administrative support on unit. Serves as a central contact for communication with, but not limited to the surgical team. Filters telephone calls and is distribution point for paperwork and test results.Responsibilities:

Greets individuals coming to the unit, provides directions and information and responds to needs and requests of the staff, physicians, members of the perioperative team and all other personnel.

Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.

Prepares, compiles and maintains the patient's medical record on the nursing unit, including transcription of physicians' orders and processing of ordered tests and procedures, from admission through discharge, utilizing current I.S. system when indicated.

Manages the unit's communication systems (phones, Vocera's, patient throughput via Tele-tracking system, RTLS tags, Responder, patient call bells, fax, etc.), to facilitate communication between members of the health care team and their clients, when applicable.

Responds to the patient call system, contacts nursing personnel as appropriate

Participates in performance and support improvement and risk management

Orders and maintains department office supplies and documentation for patient care

Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with established standard of care.

Complies with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations and office use.

About Stamford Health Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,500 employees committed to compassionately caring for the community and offering a wide-range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families can rely on comprehensive person-centered care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 30 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dedicated to being the community's most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In.PERKS: As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• 403b that includes employer contribution and match
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Employee recognition programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Discounts to restaurants, theatre, spas, hotels, attractions, and gyms
• On-site concierge service and more!

Qualifications

High school graduate

Previous experience in a hospital highly desirable

Proven success working in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work weekends