Unit Coordinator - NICU

About the role

Responsible for the support of all hospital staff, adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors.

Responsibilities

• Follows expected workflows and processes set up for the delivery of support to patients and staff.
• Demonstrates positive effective communication, including education with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and professional communications skills.
• Provide a safe environment for patients, families and co-workers, including handwashing, and adherence to infection control policies.
• Demonstrate professionalism including current AED’s and other competencies, following dress code policies, participation in orientation of new team members.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree preferred
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred
• Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear.
• Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff.
• The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.