Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Assistant - Special Procedures Unit - HUC/PCA
Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Assistant - Special Procedures Unit - HUC/PCA
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Job Description
Essential Functions: Assembles charts: admission transfer & discharge. Uses Electronic Health Record (EHR) to enter data for admissions transfers & discharges. Communicates patient information to appropriate team members: nursing other departments providers. Completes appropriate forms: computer paper documentation forms. Obtains records charts lab and x-ray reports via computer/ or paper chart. Performs receptionist functions with patients relatives and staff. Assists nursing staff as delegated in performing patient care activities according to established policies/procedures. Measures and records vital signs including blood pressure pulse respirations and temperature. Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including mobility elimination and nutrition. Assists in the proper lifting of patients utilizing Gait belt and/or E-Z lift or appropriate lift system as indicated. Documents patient cares in accordance with documentation guidelines (i.e. intake output height weight vital signs flowsheets comfort levels). Participates in departmental activities and pursues ongoing education programs to maintain and develop skills. Provides care appropriate to the age and ability of patients served. Maintains a clean and safe environment including equipment maintenance and setup. Helps in maintaining and organizing supplies and equipment. Practices Relationship Based Care Skills. Demonstrates knowledge of unit care standards. Completes all organizational/departmental requirements and education.
Qualifications
18 years old and completion of 12 college credits or High school Diploma/GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Basic computer knowledge and skills. Ability to multitask work well under pressure and meet deadlines demonstrate excellent organizational communication writing and listening skills. Ability to work effectively in a team setting. Knowledge of medical terminology. Flexibility (Works flexible hours which include days evenings and/or nights holidays and weekends). Self-directed. Able to adapt to unpredictable situations.
Additional Qualifications:
Successful completion of a health unit coordinator program or comparable experience (preferred). Current CHUC certification (preferred). Certified Nursing Assistant on State of Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry in non-expired status (preferred).
License or Certification:
Basic Life Support for Health Care Provides from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. If a candidate does not currently have their Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross the Basic Life Support certification will be included as part of the orientation program.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
