Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Unit Coordinator, you will be a vital caregiver and the central hub, assuming responsibility for patient care processes from newborn to geriatric for a designated time frame. You will directly contribute to safe, therapeutic patient care while serving as the primary receptionist and secretary.

Every day you will support safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes and coordinating unit activities. You will efficiently manage information flow and assist healthcare team members in delivering care across all patient age groups.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to managing day-to-day operations, and a commitment to providing safe, therapeutic care while working effectively with the entire healthcare team.

Receives, organizes, and directs information that comes to the unit; answers the telephone and directs calls, records and relays messages, photocopies reports/information, files information, maintains and is accountable for the location, function, and cleaning of the telemetry units.Interacts professionally and appropriately with visitors, families, and others. Supports patient satisfaction goals and expectations.Performs patient care under the direction of the RN which includes assisting with patient ADL routine, measurement of intake and output, mobility activities and obtaining vital signs.Completes appropriate documentation which includes patient records, ensuring it is completed according to hospital policy. Performs other clerical duties related to procedures such as admissions, discharge, transfer, organ donation, and deathRequisitions supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services. Prepares related form.Maintains Monitor Technician Certificate and able to competently perform telemetry monitoring.
Job Requirements

Required

Previous experience as a Unit Coordinator II/Tech or similar position in an acute care facility or Nursing assistant course and/or patient care experience Basic Life Support (BLS) through an American Heart Association ProviderScore of 88% on Monitor Technician examCompetent to perform telemetry monitoringMonitor Certificate (to be obtained within 60 days of hire into the position)

Preferred

High School GraduateNursing unit clerical experienceWhere You'll Work

Founded in 1938, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Mt. Shasta, California. Serving over 40,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.