Unit Coordinator - every other weekend 7a-3:30p

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Unit Coordinator - every other weekend 7a-3:30p

Job ID: 334468

Category: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)/ Nursing Assistant

Work Type: PT -19 HOURS

Location: West Chester, PA, United States

Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm every other weekend

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work?

Unit Coordinator - Mother Baby Unit

Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday), 7:00am - 3:30pm

Summary:

• Responsible for general office management, clerical and receptionist duties on the Nursing Unit. Facilitates order entry and processing. Coordinates administrative support activities. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Communications and Customer Service
• Welcomes and greets patients and visitors to the unit.
• Demonstrates pleasant, professional communication skills when speaking with patients, visitors, nursing staff, physicians, volunteers and personnel from other departments.
• Answers the phone promptly using proper telephone etiquette.
• Refers phone calls to appropriate person and is reliable with messages.
• Assists visitors find patient rooms, staff members and other resources.
• Facilitates transport of patients at discharge.
• Facilitates the patient belongings process as needed, including that the handoff of belongings occurs at admission, transfer and discharge.
• Demonstrates correct use of communication systems such as intercom, pager system, phone functions, pneumatic tube, and other department based systems.
• Answers call bells in a timely manner and communicates needs to responsible staff, or handles themselves if a simple request. Follows up to ensure that call bells have been addressed.
• Set up follow-up appointments for high-risk patients after discharge.
• Electronic Order Management and Order Processing Provides assistance to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed in accurate and efficient entry of computer orders (CPOE).
• Performs assigned duties such as unit errands, stocking supplies, returning equipment to Central Supply, answering unit phone, etc.
• Adheres to unit programs to support patient care such as maintaining a quiet environment, customer service, etc.
• Attends staff meetings on a regular basis. Keeps work environment neat and organized.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: •And 0-1 years Training and/or experience at an acute care facility or student nurse with hospital based clinical experience •0-1 years Previous secretarial skills or healthcare experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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