CNA-HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR - PT

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CNA-HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR - PT (.6) - CHI Health Corning','Part-time','Nursing Support','Day/Night','Day/Night','48','48','Every Other','Every Other','IOWA-CORNING-MERCY CORNING','','!*!
CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. Nearly 15,900 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2013, the organization provided a combined $130.7 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska, southwest Iowa and northern Kansas.
 
Performs receptionist and support duties at the assigned unit; handles incoming and outgoing communications, transfers call appropriately, greets and assists visitors, answers questions in accordance with established procedures.

Greets and assists all customers, physicians, patients, visitors and employees in a friendly and timely manner. Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees and physicians within the assigned work area. Assists physicians in locating patients, staff and information. Maintains and updates phone list/rolodex/database/etc.
Schedules appointments, tests, etc. dispatches messages to other departments. Welcomes patient to unit for room set up, show video’s, if applicable, orient to phones, television, dietary ordering, etc. Assists staff as necessary with securing of patient’s personal belonging(s) and valuables for safekeeping with a family member, in the appropriate unit area, or with the Secruity Department, assuring proper documentation is completed. Makes follow up appointments for patients. Assists with gathering patient information. Monitors and promptly responds to call lights (per unit standard).
Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s). Assists and follow up with non nursing requests such as dietary or environmental services, coordination of supplies, equipment repairs, requests for special beds, service requests for all computers, printers, scanners, discarding unwanted printing, troubleshooting printers, fax machines etc.  Assists with all admissions, discharges, transfers and changes within the unit.
 Shift: Day or Night 12 hour shift, rotating weekends ','!*!QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Experience
Required:
At least 16 years of age.
Must have successfully completed the state approved course for Nursing Assistant and passed both the skills and the written competency tests.
Must be on the Nurse Aide Registry of the State in which you work.
 
Education/Licensure
Required: 
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.  Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following:  American Red Cross:  CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and American Heart Association:  Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. 
 
Preferred:  Six months experience in an acute care hospital or skilled care facility in the acute care area.  One year of clerical work experience or related experience in a health care field and entry level computer experience.
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
 


Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Ability to work well with a team and independently.

Knowledge of and ability to operate computer required.

Knowledge of modern office principles, practices and equipment.  

Knowledge of the spelling, meaning and usage of medical terminology.

Knowledge of, or ability to learn, procedures specific to the assigned work unit.   

Ability to use automated systems and office equipment at an acceptable level of proficiency.

Ability to understand, apply and communicate routine to moderately complex verbal and written instructions. 

Ability to learn and apply the Safety, Risk Management and Standard Precautions Standards of the work unit.

Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
 
 ','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0133771','CHI Health','CNA-HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR - PT (.6) - CHI Health Corning

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