Unit Coordinator

This position is eligible for a commencement bonus of up to $5,000 (LNA only)

JOB SUMMARY 

• Works under the direction of the House Supervisors and RN Nurse Manager. 

• Unit Coordinator/LNA reports directly to the primary nurse regarding the day-to-day job expectations, duties, and accountability. 

• Assists RN/LPN in providing safe delivery of age specific and effective patient care. 

• Works on the Medical/Surgical or in the Emergency Department and assists in other areas as assigned.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Education, Required 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

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  Licenses/Certifications 

• Maintains current licensure in the State of New Hampshire as a Nursing Assistant. (not required for unit coordinator)

• Maintains current active BLS certification. 
• Work Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 
• Prefer 1-2 years of experience. 

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POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES  ? 

• Incorporates appropriate skills in all interactions and delivery of care relative to ADL’s, safety and protection, patient care skills, evaluation and equipment use/management. 

• Communicates with patients, primary nurse, other patient care team members and management in an accurate, timely manner. Talks with, listens to patient/team members; reports pertinent, concise information; completes timely and accurate charting; protects confidentiality of patients/colleagues. 

• Develops and maintains human care relationships. Demonstrates caring and concern for patients, families and colleagues; assists with the provision of care based on philosophical, moral and ethical concepts; advocates for the needs/values of the patient; adapts the delivery and management of health care for diverse populations and environments; assists colleagues with care delivery; refers all concerns/issues to appropriate resource; protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. 

• Manages self and resources effectively organizes and prioritizes multitask workload effectively and appropriately; accepts changes in assignment/expectations; utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately; maintains clean, orderly environment of care; applies personal work organizational skills; interacts with others in a professional manner; manages conflict with professionalism; ensures direct, immediate communication; gives feedback appropriately, verbalizes scope of practice for self and others. 

• Deliver care with a focus on health promotion. Provides information to patient; assess for barriers to learning; uses colleagues as a learning resource; discusses questions/issues with colleagues. 

• Meets UCVH standards related to telephone etiquette, customer service, attendance, punctuality, inter/intra department relations, confidentiality, corporate compliance, and patient/provider rights. 

• The UC/LNA role holds the primary responsibility to answer patient call bells. The minimum expectation is that all bells are answered promptly utilizing the phrase "How can I help you?" 

• The UC/LNA must be competent and comfortable to meet the ADL needs for many patients/residents while providing support to all other patients/residents in facility. 

• Care for multiple patients/residents in the facility as assigned by RN House Supervisor/RN Nurse Manager or at the request of the primary nurse. 

• Observe patients/resident rights. 

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living: 

• UC/LNA to check each patient room for adequate linens and bath items. LNA not to over stock patient room with linens, while using resources prudently. 

• Oral hygiene is to be performed on patients/residents twice a day (every am & every pm). If a patient/resident is competent & capable of self-care the UC/LNA is to offer care, in lieu of performing care. Oral care is clearly defined as natural teeth are brushed using toothpaste & toothbrush. Dentures are to be removed from mouth, brushed, and rinsed before being returned to patients/residents mouth. 

• Feeding: Pass and pick-up food trays. 

• Performs additional duties as assigned. 

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner. 

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