Unit Coordinator - Boston, United States - Sherrill House

Description

Job Details

Job Location :
Sherrill House - Boston, MA

Position Type :
Part Time

Salary Range :
$ $25.00 Hourly

Job Shift :
Evening

Description


POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the coordination of communications regarding the care and services provided to the residents and the nursing unit.


POSITION DETAILS
Part Time

25 hours per week


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Resident Care Manager in the organization and efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Organizes and maintains medical records according to established standards:

Completes admission process, maintains consistent order of medical records, updates medical records, completed discharge process

Manages the data entry of computerized medical record including daily and periodic, updating of Care Plans, MMQ and other medical record components.

Ensures that vital signs, weights, intake and output are documented in medical records.

Coordinates the communication of information on resident admission, transfer, and discharge to appropriate disciplines and departments.

Assists with scheduling of appointments and consultant visits, including completion of referral information.

Coordinates the Multidisciplinary Team Conferences including dates of conferences, MDS, Trigger/Guideline Reports, RAP Summaries, and Care Plans.

Ensures that resident identification is accurate and legible.

Organizes and maintains inventory of resident care supplies and completes billing information for Business Office.

Coordinates laboratory requests and follow-up.

Makes environmental rounds to ensure the maintenance and safety of equipment, and the proper identification of resident personal property.

Acts as the unit receptionist for telephone and direct communication with residents, families, nursing staff, and other disciplines.

Participates in Quality Improvement activities that promote the effective coordination of communications on behalf of resident care.

Promotes cooperation among nursing staff and other disciplines.

Assists with processing orders for resident clothing.

Assumes additional responsibilities as delegated by the Resident Care Managers.

Maintain the Daily Census Report and sup to date rosters

Answer telephone, page calls; deliver messages to residents, etc., as necessary.

Maintain a current listing of emergency phone numbers for your assigned unit.

Record appropriate resident identification data on designated medical records, wristbands, ID cards, etc., as required.

Transcribe physicians' orders to care plans, medication cards, treatment plans, etc., as required.

Report to the Resident Care Manager discrepancies found in transcribing physicians' orders, diet orders/changes, charting, etc.

Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner which reflects the care provided as well as the resident's response to the care.

Forward new diet orders and/or diet changes to the Nutritional Services Department

Keep personnel informed of residents' appointments.

Assist in arranging for and making resident appointments for diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Assist in arranging for transportation, packing residents' belongings, escorting them to discharge/transfer area, loading, etc., as necessary.

Complete necessary medical and administrative records upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.

Direct visitors to resident rooms, office areas, etc., as necessary.

Attend various committee meetings of the facility

Assist in the orientation of newly assigned personnel as directed.

Assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in developing work assignments, schedules, etc., as required.

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.

Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort to room as necessary.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teamwork

Work in a collaborative effort with fellow employees within the department and with employees in other departments

Consistently show respect for every person and every position at Sherrill House.

Consistently communicate important information to others in a proper, timely and professional manner.

Show respect for fellow employees by following the schedule, reporting on time for work assignments, and assisting with coverage of needed hours.

Assist "Environment of Care" staff in making Sherrill House the best possible environment for residents to live in.

Demonstrate an understanding that employees at all levels have a "caregiver role"

Consistently display a cooperative spirit and work as a member of the team to provide our residents with the best possible care at all times.

Assist with resident transport and other resident care needs as required.

Customer Service

Demonstrate an understanding that as employees our primary focus must be on our residents and they must be at the center of all that we do.

Provide quality customer service to residents, visitors and fellow employees on a consistent basis.

Demonstrate an understanding that our resident's live at Sherrill house, and as employees, our goal must be to consistently meet or exceed their expectations.

Respect residents by recognizing their presence and not speaking over or around them.

Listen attentively to residents and respond to resident request in a timely and respectful manner.

Value residents as individuals, and respects that the resident has a routine which is important to them.

Consistently practice congeniality and common courtesy.

Consistently treat residents with dignity and respect.

Be consistently courteous and patient when dealing with residents and resident family members.

Consistently conduct yourself in a professional manner

Respect confidentiality and conduct conversations in appropriate locations.

Respect residents and fellow employees by speaking only the English language unless communicating with a resident whom does not speak English.

Safety

Attend required safety training and in-service education training sessions as required.

Identify and immediately report all safety issues.

When necessary, takes immediate actions to prevent injuries or risk.

Consistently display "safe" work practices.

Demonstrate an understanding of the Safety Management Plan and other safety related Environment of Care programs.

Qualifications
Educational Requirements

:
High School Diploma


Experience:
Experience with computers, willingness to learn


Computer Skills:

Ability to utilize a management information system for the purposes of collecting and analyzing data, maintaining files, providing summary reports and communicating relevant information to department managers, and other staff.

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