Position Summary

The Unit Coordinator acts as a “Welcome Ambassador” to facilitate guest relations with patients, families, visitors, and physicians. This position facilitates all clerical and reception duties for the unit and Nurse Director and supports the mission, philosophy and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.    Responsible for communication; interdepartmental, intradepartmental, and provides information to patients and families.
2.    Coordinates clerical activities of the nursing unit.
3.    Professional and educational development.
4.    Other duties as assigned.
5.    Maintains Patient Safety (Patient Safety Assistant)

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

HMC employees, Nurses, Physicians, Health Care Providers, Patients, and Families

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position): Nurse Director Supervises (position(s): None

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: None
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: None Preferred: One year of clerical work in a clinical setting
License, Registry or Certification: Required: If crossed trained as Patient Safety Assistant (does suicide 1:1's), CPR is requried.   Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is also required, and must be renewed annually.  If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months.  CPI course will be provided by Hunterdon Medical Center Preferred: None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Computer, Communication and Customer Service skills are essential. Must possess the ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize duties. Works effectively in stressful environment. Must be self directed. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Preferred: Knowledge of medical terminology.