Overview
Health Unit Coordinator Critical Care Float Pool Per Diem Jobs in Dover – New Hampshire – USA at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH)
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.
We place great value on being a
diverse
, equitable and
inclusive
organization as we aim to reflect the
diversity
of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to
quality care
, employment and
advancement
opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human
diversity
: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide
innovative
and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Health grades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to
patient-centered care
that enhances community health;
we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients’ lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community
wellness
and
professional growth
.
1. Communications:
Uses available resources to communicate with members of the
multidisciplinary
care team.
o Greets patients, physicians, visitors and staff who arrive on unit.
o Uses transport call system to coordinate transport services.
o Calls stat orders to ancillary depts.
o Transfers calls to appropriate parties.
o Answers call lights promptly and informs nurse of patients needs.
o Answers phone by giving unit, name, and title.
o Upon discharge makes follow up appointments and arranges for tests and procedures.
2. Patient Records:
Manages the patient record throughout the process of admission, transfer and discharge.
o Enters physician orders via computer according to priority ( stat, routine, pre-formatted).
o Processes and schedules daily labs, diagnostic tests and procedures.
o Checks charts for new orders that need to be transcribed.
o Signs off orders (e.g., signature, title, date & time).
3. Unit Operations:
Utilizes clerical and organizational skills to assure smooth functioning of department operations.
o Files forms and reports appropriately in patients chart.
o Restricts access to patient information (i.e. charts & computer).
o Acquires and maintains knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned area and practice setting.
o Maintains personal documentation of inservice attendance.
4. Continuing
Education
& Development:
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in HUC practice.
o Maintains stock of patient care supplies and equipment.
o Maintains a supply of chart forms or is able to access / print computerized forms.
o Maintains stock of clerical / desk supplies.
o Documents equipment repair / maintenance needs.
o Participates in response to emergency situations (I.e., pages codes, call…
Title: Health Unit Coordinator Critical Care Float Pool Per Diem
Company: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH)
Location: Dover – New Hampshire – USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
