Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator

Coordination:

– Effectively and efficiently coordinates the activities of the nursing unit
– Assists with all admissions, discharges, transfers and changes within the unit utilizing the electronic patient tracking system and electronic medical record.

Clerical:

– Performs a variety of office, secretarial and other related duties both within and in support of assigned unit
– Manages all intake and outbound documents
– Handles incoming and outgoing communications
– Effectively and efficiently answer patients call lights/requests and reports requests to appropriate personnel

Patient Care:

– Performs tasks related to routine patient care within an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
– Assists with patients plan of care by providing and/or assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and comfort
– Effectively and efficiently coordinates daily patient care activities on the nursing unit
– Assists nursing staff to better facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
– Performs a variety of duties both within and in support of assigned unit as delegated by nursing staff
– Responds to patients call lights/requests and reports to appropriate personnel when necessary
– Assists patients in meeting nutritional needs, including but not limited to assisting with feeding, providing fluids and supplements.

Inventory Control:

– Orders, stocks, and replenishes unit supplies and necessary equipment in a cost-efficient manner
– Participates in identifying unit financial responsibility during budget preparation
– Assists with keeping unit within its budget restraints

Communication:

– Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s)
– Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit
– Facilitates unit communication including, but not limited to, telephones, intercom system, call light system, computers, etc. and relays information as appropriate
– Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s)

Customer Service:

– Greets and assists all customers, physicians, patients, visitors and employees in a friendly and efficient manner
– Ensures a safe and clean environment for patients and health care team
– Welcomes visitors to the unit by greeting them, answering questions, giving directions, and referring inquiries as appropriate to nursing staff.
– Answers telephone and directs calls and inquiries to the appropriate department or staff member.
– Polite and friendly in all interactions whether by phone or in person

Reporting/Recordkeeping:

– Facilitates effective communication between disciplines by providing organized medical records
– Assures timely and accurate access to pertinent patient data
– Maintains unit-specific records/reports (i.e. unit log books, staffing sheets, etc.) as assigned

Documentation:

– Documents care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical record

Regulation:

– Adheres to professional standards, behavioral standards, and hospital policies as set forth by the organization
– Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes
– Maintains confidentiality by protecting personal healthcare information of all patients.

As it relates to Telesitter Nursing Assistance/Unit Coordinator, the following essential functions and physical demands would also apply:
The Telesitter remotely monitors patients who are a safety risk via a two-way communication system.
Telesitter is a sedentary job: 95% of the shift,
No lifting over 5 lbs, and Push pull: rarely, No physical interaction with patients or floor staff.