What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acute Care - Health Unit Coordinator/HUC - PRN position at Wilson Health?
Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Medical Surgical-Telemetry Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Technician for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.
Key Perks and Benefits:
- Industry-leading retirement plan – employer contributions begin day one with no waiting period for participation.
- Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7, making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift.
- Employees receive a 10% discount in the Wilson Health Cafe, Micro Mart, and Coffee Bar
Who We Are:
At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health.
Employment Status: PRN (As needed)
Working Hours: Variable Hours
Shift: Variable Shifts
Position Reports to: Acute Care Nurse Manager
Department Description: Wilson Health's Acute Care Department is a 23-bed medical-surgical -telemetry unit. This unit is where patients receive active but short-term treatment for a server injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.
Job Summary: The Medical-Surgical Telemetry Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)/Patient Care Technician (PCT) prepares and compiles records in nursing unit of hospital facility and provides essential patient care under direction of Registered Nurse.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the computer entry of patient information/registration and physician orders to ensure continuity of care.
- Assist with the coordination of activities of the unit and ensures the necessary supplies are available to provide patient care.
- Assure opens and timely communication with the patient, their significant others and team members to ensure the occurrence of therapeutic interventions.
- Under direction of the RN/LPN, assists in meeting the physical and emotional needs of the patient on his/her assigned unit. The patient population would include: the young-middle aged adult patient, and the geriatric patient.
- Under the direction of the RN/LPN, carry out assigned treatments and procedures.
- The HUC/PCT shall provide care based on ethical concepts, respect for life, dignity, human worth and the individuality of human beings.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successfully completed an approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; or three to six months related hospital experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English with strong interpersonal skills.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support
Mission & Vision & Values:
- Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
- Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
- A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.
EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)