Job Description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. The Patient Care Unit Coordinator assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Functions under the direction and supervision of the RN. Under the supervision of the Nurse Director/ Manager or delegate, the Patient Care Unit Coordinator assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing unit. Performs clerical and receptionist duties and maintains the physical environment of the area. This position deals with a patient population ranging in age from adolescence to geriatrics with surgical/medical clinical focus. Job Description: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs all patient record activities and charting transcriptions with close attention to detail and accuracy. Ensures that complete information is filled in on all forms/requisitions, transfers, work order, dietary requisitions and keeps current census sheets. Delivers completed forms to the proper departments, as necessary. Initiates chart forms for patient admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations; maintains patient's charts in appropriate organizational and sequential order; Identifies correct patient charts and reports before filing; verifies that all information is correct and takes corrective action when necessary (patient labels, face sheet, ID band, etc.). Ensures accuracy at all times. Routinely places appropriate forms on charts, without reminders, (Ensures that all documents in record are properly numbered, dated and stamped with correct patient identification. Patient files are current, at all times. Assists with prep of pre-surgical charts. Responds immediately to patient call lights. Notifies appropriate nursing personnel of p