What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Unit Coordinator & LNA Days position at Littleton Hospital Association?
LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
POSITION SUMMARY
JOB TITLE:
Health Unit Coordinator/Licensed Nursing Assistant
FLSA:
Exempt
Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT:
Medical/Surgical
GRADE:
SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the Clinical Director and the Registered Nursing staff, the HUC/LNA assumes responsibility for a patient assignment and/or coordinating the non-clinical operations of the nursing department. This position collaborates with the RN staff to provide quality patient care, utilizes and acquires knowledge of current and best practices in patient care. This position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Littleton Regional Healthcare and demonstrates a commitment of quality service to patients, the public, coworkers and physicians.
Essential Functions:
Employs written policies and procedures according to Littleton Regional Healthcare Nursing Division
Provides support and functions as a resource to other HUC/LNAs
Assists patients to rooms on admission and from rooms on discharge, accompanies to exit and assists patient safely to vehicle
Transports patients as directed by a nurse, via stretcher, wheelchair or escorts if patient is ambulatory, interdepartmentally utilizing safety procedures and equipment
Assists with ambulation of patients
Communicates concerns regarding patient care issues and variances from expected outcomes to RN
Reports abnormal changes in patient status to RN immediately
Documents according to the LRH Nursing Division policy
Cleans equipment according to procedures
Performs delegated nursing orders and treatments within 30 minutes of ordered time
Performs general clerical duties including: distribution of correspondence, copying, typing, communication, chart retrieval and other non-clinical functions as assigned within the scope of practice
Provides telephone coverage for the nursing unit. Acts as a resource support person for all customers, both external and internal
Transcribes orders according to LRH policy. Enters clinical information into the computer system
Keeps nursing station orderly with adequate supply of paper, forms and other clerical items
Assists in arranging follow up tests or appointments for patients as directed
Maintains department census and statistics as well as nursing assignments
Assists in the transfer of patients, calling transport services as directed and by ensuring that transport paperwork is in order
Participates in orientation of new personnel
Participates in in-house education programs
Attends at least one safety program each year
Participates in and promotes environmental safety—maintains bedside area, patient rooms in a manner that is orderly and functional
Promotes patient safety
Performs independently and functions in a professional manner
Supports and contributes to the mission and vision of Littleton Regional Healthcare with a continuous focus on excellence in customer service and patient care delivery
Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with patients, visitors, staff, physicians and the community
Assures confidentiality of patient information at all times
Assesses personal learning and professional growth needs and seeks educational opportunities to meet those needs
Performs other duties as needed within the scope of practice in support of departmental and institutional needs and requirements
Adheres to hospital, department and compliance policies, procedures, regulations and laws
Promotes positive staff team building and customer service by displaying tact, patience, courtesy and respect when interacting with patients, visitors and staff
Able to respond appropriately to: Code Blue, Code Red, Code Amber and Code White by utilizing the phone and pager system according to hospital policy.
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director, Inpatient Services and RN staff
SUPERVISES:
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience/Specialized Skills:
BLS certification
1 year of LNA experience preferred, not required
Required Education/Course(s)/Training:
Currently licensed as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of New Hampshire
Preferred Certification/Registration:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
See Physical Demands worksheet
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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