The Stamford Hospital Stamford , CT 06901
Posted 3 weeks ago
Stamford Health is looking for a Full time Unit Coordinator to join the Medicine Unit.
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator / Charge Nurse, the Unit Coordinator provides administrative support on unit. Serves as a central contact for communication with, but not limited to, the surgical team. Filters telephone calls and is distribution point for paperwork and test results.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 2pm to 11pm- Full time hours.
Responsibilities:
Greets individuals coming to the unit, provides directions and information and responds to needs and requests of the staff, physicians, members of the perioperative team and all other personnel.
Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
Prepares, compiles and maintains the patient's medical record on the nursing unit, including transcription of physicians' orders and processing of ordered tests and procedures, from admission through discharge, utilizing current I.S. system when indicated.
Manages the unit's communication systems (phones, Vocera's, patient throughput via Tele-tracking system, RTLS tags, Responder, patient call bells, fax, etc.), to facilitate communication between members of the health care team and their clients, when applicable.
Responds to the patient call system, contacts nursing personnel as appropriate
Participates in performance and support improvement and risk management
Orders and maintains department office supplies and documentation for patient care
Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with established standard of care.
Complies with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations and office use.
"We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve."
About Stamford Health
Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,500 employees committed to compassionately caring for the community and offering a wide-range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families can rely on comprehensive person-centered care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 30 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dedicated to being the community's most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In.
PERKS:
As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
403b that includes employer contribution and match
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals
Employee recognition programs
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
Discounts to restaurants, theatre, spas, hotels, attractions, and gyms
On-site concierge service and more!
High school graduate or equivalent.
Proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point.
The Stamford Hospital