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Luminis Health

Title: Unit Resource Coordinator (URC)

Job Code:002055

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Objective:

The Unit Resource Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance of patient medical records, communication internally and externally, acquisition of stock and patient supplies, completion of log books and coordination of ongoing activities at the Nurses’ station. Represents Luminis Health RISE Values in every interaction with patients, families, co-workers, and colleagues.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges

1. Collaborates with hospital personnel to ensure optimal patient care and promote a positive working environment in Unit and Hospital.
2. Manage unit call volumes
3. Coordinates communication on patient care unit
4. Maintains patient medical records to ensure they are current and accurate
5. Maintains patient and unit supplies economically and efficiently, including PPE
6. Coordinates communication at the Nurses’ Station and patient care unit
7. Participates in programs designed to increase the quality of patient care.
8. Maintains nurse call and monitoring system
9. Conducts Environmental care rounds
10. Maintain work orders
11. Welcome and escort unit visitors
12. Facilitates discharge coordination which includes transportation arrangements and discharge packets
13. Coordinates unit ASCOM messages
14. *Assists all healthcare partners such as PT, OT, Speech, Providers, and case managers
15. Manage bed board and patient disposition
16. Distribute staff communication
17. Assist unit leadership with unit projects as assigned
18. Scheduling for infusion center ( for 3 floor only)

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• One-year previous Unit Clerk experience or in a clerical position in a similar health care setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic medical terminology

Required License/Certifications:

• N/A

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Demands –

Must be able to hear normal sounds with some background noise

Routinely lifts objects under 20 pounds

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

May be trained to insert IV’s on certain shifts/units.  Validation of training and skill will be documented, upon successful completion.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

1. Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients.
2. Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment.
3. Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning.
4. Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol.
5. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse.
6. Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor when necessary and requested.
7. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
8. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.
9. Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies.
10. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicating STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting preferred.
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter

Required License/Certifications: 

• Certified Nursing Assistant  (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Additional Requirements by Department:

• STABLE: Pediatric Unit, Postpartum Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Labor and Delivery Unit within 6 months of hire

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands –

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

May be trained to insert IV’s on certain shifts/units.  Validation of training and skill will be documented, upon successful completion.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

1. Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients.
2. Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment.
3. Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning.
4. Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol.
5. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse.
6. Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor when necessary and requested.
7. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
8. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.
9. Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies.
10. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicating STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting preferred.
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter

Required License/Certifications: 

• Certified Nursing Assistant  (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Additional Requirements by Department:

• STABLE: Pediatric Unit, Postpartum Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Labor and Delivery Unit within 6 months of hire

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands –

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Title: Clinical Supervisor

Job Code: 000747

FLSA Status: Non – Exempt

Reports To: Clinical Director - Nursing

Position Objective

The Clinical Supervisor directly supervises staff and is a clinical expert practitioner specific to the unit at education/staff development functions as well as designated management functions to promote high quality, cost effective health care.

This position has authority to perform supervisory duties including but not limited to hiring, evaluating performance, issuing final disciplinary actions under the review of Human Resources, and recommending discharge in collaboration with members of management and Human Resources  

Essential Functions

1.       1. Clinical Decision Making/Judgment

·       Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit or initiative.

·       Provides for the coordination of patient care throughout the continuum for areas of responsibility.

·       Serves as an expert clinician, acting as a clinical resource for the staff.

·       Works collaboratively with other disciplines in problem analysis and resolution for pathways, protocols

·       And patient care delivery.

·       Expertly organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on subtle and overt and/or environmental changes.

·       Assists others in prioritizing patient care.

2.       2. Nurse-Patient Family Relationships

·       Expertly provides direct patient care to patients and families in a culturally, developmentally and ethically appropriate manner.

·       Demonstrates expert skill in managing and planning care for complex patient/family scenarios including physical, psychosocial, spiritual and learning needs of the patient/family.

3.       3. Clinical Scholarship

·       Effectively performs and improves all processes in order to achieve excellence with regard to AAMC’s quality standards and benchmarks.

·       As part of unit leadership, collaborates in developing, monitoring and changing practice as a result of performance improvement initiatives.

·       As part of unit leadership, collaborates to provide direction for staff development activities and orientation programs and staff meetings

·       Member of a professional organization specific to unit/initiative.

·       Maintains certification in specialty.

·       Supports Evidence Based Practice in clinical specialty to guide nursing practice, development of plans of care and interventions.

4.       4. Clinical Leadership

·       Demonstrates the ability to enhance skills and performance of others in order to achieve professional and organizational goals.  The competency is demonstrated by systematically providing clear objectives, performance-specific feedback, effective coaching and developmentally experience/opportunities.

·       Demonstrates the ability to optimize utilization of staff, matching staff talents and proficiencies to organizational needs in making, evaluating and reorganizing patient care assignments.

·       As part of unit leadership, manages daily operational throughout process in collaboration wth other unit leaders, Administrative Coordinator, Care Management, other nursing unit and support services to include room assignments, rounds/huddles, transfers/discharges.  Bed Board, full capacity protocol initiation, and effective communication with other disciplines and departments.

·       As part of unit leadership is responsible for review and implementation of the Joint Commission standards in collaboration with other unit leaders, including participation in Tracers.

·       Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration by chairing or serving as a representative for nursing on hospital-wide and service line committees and/or councils.

·       As part of unit leadership, participates in goals setting and prioritization.

·       As Unit Supervisor, is responsible for human resource management including but not limited to staffing and scheduling, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, orientation/development, and staff selection.

·       Educates and precepts new staff.

·       Demonstrates competency in computer documentation when completing patient records and serves as a resource.

·       Participates in fiscal management of unit to include ParEX oversight, managing repair requests and follow up for broken equipment, evaluation of new equipment and daily management of schedule to insure appropriate staffing levels for volume and acuity.

Knowledge/Experience:

Required Minimum Education: BSN

Preferred: MSN

Required Minimum Experience: 3 years as an RN in specialty related field

Required License / Certification:

• Maryland RN license
• BLS
• Where applicable, specialty certifications are required by entity and must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Medium

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

May be trained to insert IV’s on certain shifts/units.  Validation of training and skill will be documented, upon successful completion.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

1. Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients.
2. Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment.
3. Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning.
4. Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol.
5. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse.
6. Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor when necessary and requested.
7. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
8. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.
9. Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies.
10. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicating STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting preferred.
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter

Required License/Certifications: 

• Certified Nursing Assistant  (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Additional Requirements by Department:

• STABLE: Pediatric Unit, Postpartum Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Labor and Delivery Unit within 6 months of hire

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands –

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.