North Mississippi Medical Center
Unit Coordinator-Amory Job ID: 000D3O
North Mississippi Medical Center, Amory, Mississippi, United States, 38821
Summary
The Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech at North Mississippi Health Services plays a vital role in medical record maintenance, patient care, secretarial/clerical/administrative tasks, inventory control, and communication within the nursing unit.
They demonstrate strong leadership skills, prioritizing work assignments, and handle various responsibilities efficiently, contributing to a safe patient environment. The role involves interpreting rhythms and patterns from monitoring devices and reporting relevant information to the RN/CN, ensuring timely and accurate patient care.
Job Functions
Maintains the medical record at unit level to assure timely and accurate access to pertinent patient data.
Shreds discarded patient information every shift.
Performs routine tasks within an assigned patient unit under the supervision of a nurse.
Prepares, compiles, and maintains unit records and reports to facilitate quality performance of functions.
Documents as appropriate.
Maintains and monitors unit supplies to assure adequate availability of budgeted resources.
Facilitates unit communications including telephone, intercom, computer, etc., and relays information as appropriate.
Reports patient information such as abnormal vital signs, patient condition, etc. to RN/LPN.
Projects a caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers.
Performs duties assigned to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
Interprets rhythms and patterns and reports to RN/CN.
Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to operate computer.
Completes SCM training.
Successfully completes the requirements for basic ECG monitoring within 3 months of employment.
Completes unit coordinator orientation, ability to operate fax machines, laser printers and central monitors.
Have organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit.
Must meet continuing education requirements.
Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide care for neonate, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
Must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report appropriately.
Anticipates resources needed.
Prioritizes work assignments.
Ability to assimilate data and information and report to appropriate person.
Ability to perform several functions at once.
Initiates and follows through with work assignments is a self-starter.
Assists in orientation of new employees to unit and reports to the DON/Charge Nurse.
Must be able to prioritize patient care, and carry out assigned duties, and report and/or document same utilizing worksheet.
Assume additional duties as delegated or needed.
Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission.
Maintains confidentiality of patients and employee information and records.
Projects a positive image of the unit to all customers who present to the unit.
Routinely communicates with professional caregivers, ancillary caregivers, patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Demonstrates telephone etiquette and effective interpersonal skills.
Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers.
Promotes harmony on unit and with other departments.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing: Constantly
Walking: Constantly
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
Climbing: Occasionally
Balancing: Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Occasionally
Reaching/Overhead Work: Occasionally
Grasping: Frequently
Speaking: Constantly
Hearing: Constantly
Repetitive Motions: Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Benefits
Continuing Education
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
License + Certification Reimbursement
Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Away
Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Additional Requirements
Licenses: Heart Saver Certification
Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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They demonstrate strong leadership skills, prioritizing work assignments, and handle various responsibilities efficiently, contributing to a safe patient environment. The role involves interpreting rhythms and patterns from monitoring devices and reporting relevant information to the RN/CN, ensuring timely and accurate patient care.
Job Functions
Maintains the medical record at unit level to assure timely and accurate access to pertinent patient data.
Shreds discarded patient information every shift.
Performs routine tasks within an assigned patient unit under the supervision of a nurse.
Prepares, compiles, and maintains unit records and reports to facilitate quality performance of functions.
Documents as appropriate.
Maintains and monitors unit supplies to assure adequate availability of budgeted resources.
Facilitates unit communications including telephone, intercom, computer, etc., and relays information as appropriate.
Reports patient information such as abnormal vital signs, patient condition, etc. to RN/LPN.
Projects a caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers.
Performs duties assigned to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
Interprets rhythms and patterns and reports to RN/CN.
Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to operate computer.
Completes SCM training.
Successfully completes the requirements for basic ECG monitoring within 3 months of employment.
Completes unit coordinator orientation, ability to operate fax machines, laser printers and central monitors.
Have organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit.
Must meet continuing education requirements.
Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide care for neonate, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
Must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report appropriately.
Anticipates resources needed.
Prioritizes work assignments.
Ability to assimilate data and information and report to appropriate person.
Ability to perform several functions at once.
Initiates and follows through with work assignments is a self-starter.
Assists in orientation of new employees to unit and reports to the DON/Charge Nurse.
Must be able to prioritize patient care, and carry out assigned duties, and report and/or document same utilizing worksheet.
Assume additional duties as delegated or needed.
Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission.
Maintains confidentiality of patients and employee information and records.
Projects a positive image of the unit to all customers who present to the unit.
Routinely communicates with professional caregivers, ancillary caregivers, patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Demonstrates telephone etiquette and effective interpersonal skills.
Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers.
Promotes harmony on unit and with other departments.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing: Constantly
Walking: Constantly
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
Climbing: Occasionally
Balancing: Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Occasionally
Reaching/Overhead Work: Occasionally
Grasping: Frequently
Speaking: Constantly
Hearing: Constantly
Repetitive Motions: Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Benefits
Continuing Education
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
License + Certification Reimbursement
Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Away
Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Additional Requirements
Licenses: Heart Saver Certification
Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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