Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech, FT, Evenings, NMMC Gilmore Amory

Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech, FT, Evenings, NMMC Gilmore Amory

Job ID: D3O Gilmore Amory Nursing - NURSING ADMINISTRATION Full Time - Evening

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to continuously improve the health of the people of our region. Our vision is to provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America. We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech at North Mississippi Health Services plays a vital role in medical record maintenance, patient care, secretarial/clerical/administrative tasks, inventory control, and communication within the nursing unit. They demonstrate strong leadership skills, prioritizing work assignments, and handle various responsibilities efficiently, contributing to a safe patient environment. The role involves interpreting rhythms and patterns from monitoring devices and reporting relevant information to the RN/CN, thereby ensuring timely and accurate patient care.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Medical Record Information:
Maintains the medical record at unit level to assure timely and accurate access to pertinent patient data.
Shreds discarded patient information every shift.
Patient Care:
Performs routine tasks within an assigned patient unit under the supervision of a nurse.
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative:
Prepares, compiles, and maintains unit records and reports to facilitate quality performance of. functions.
Documents as appropriate.
Inventory Control:
Maintains and monitors unit supplies to assure adequate availability of budgeted resources.
Communications:
Facilitates unit communications including, but not limited to, telephones, intercom, computer,. etc., and relays information as appropriate.
Reports patient information such as abnormal vital. signs, patient condition, etc to RN/LPN.
Customer Relations:
Projects caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers.
Performs duties assigned to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
Monitor Interpretation: Interprets rhythms and/or patterns and reports to RN/CN.



QUALIFICATIONS


Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Preferred
  
  Licenses and Certifications
  
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
  
  Work Experience
  
  
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  
• Ability to operate computer
• Completes SCM training;
• successfully completes the requirements for basic ECG monitoring within 3 months of employment
• Completes unit coordinator orientation, ability to operate fax machines, laser printers and central monitors
• Have organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit.
• Must meet continuing education requirements.
• Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide care for neonate, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
• Must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report appropriately.
• Anticipates resources needed
• Prioritizes work assignments.
• Ability to assimilate data and information and report to appropriate person.
• Ability to perform several functions at once.
• Initiates and follows through with work assignments is a self-starter.
• Assists in orientation of new employees to unit and reports to the DON/Charge Nurse.
• Must be able to prioritize patient care, and carry out assigned duties, and report and/or.
• document same utilizing worksheet.
• Assume additional duties as delegated or needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to the origination and its mission.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and employee information and records.
• Projects a positive image of the unit to all customers who present to the unit.
• Routinely communicates with professional caregivers, ancillary caregivers, patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates telephone etiquette and effective interpersonal skills.
• Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers.
• Promotes harmony on unit and with other departments.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
  
  Physical Demands
  
  A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Constantly
• Sitting. Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occassionally
• Balancing. Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
  
  Benefits A****vailable
• Continuing Education
• B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Heart Saver Certification

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher