NICU Care Assistant - Health Unit Coordinator

Job Summary

As our Unit Coordinator, you will be a vital caregiver and the central hub, assuming responsibility for patient care processes from newborn to geriatric for a designated time frame. You will directly contribute to safe, therapeutic patient care while serving as the primary receptionist and secretary. Every day you will support safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes and coordinating unit activities. You will efficiently manage information flow and assist healthcare team members in delivering care across all patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Supports safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes and coordinating unit activities.
• Organizes and communicates daily tasks to ensure smooth operation.
• Assists in preparing patients for procedures and examinations.
• Monitors and documents clinical activities within scope of practice.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Prepares and transports patient samples for testing.
• Communicates patient information to nursing staff for interdisciplinary care planning.
• Aids in the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Cleans and disinfects mobile medical equipment.
• Maintains a neat and organized work environment.
• Orders and stocks supplies and equipment as needed.
• Ensures a safe work and patient environment by following safety protocols and reporting hazards.
• Conducts environmental rounds to maintain cleanliness and availability of resources.
• Participates in emergency situations and disaster preparedness drills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program, upon hire.
• Military medical specialty training, upon hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant: WA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
• Six months related work experience, preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting, preferred.
• Experience in a specialty unit, preferred.
• Prior experience as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Coordinator, preferred.