Acute Care - Health Unit Coordinator

Acute Care - Health Unit Coordinator - Full Time - 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Join Wilson Health for the Acute Care – Health Unit Coordinator role in Sidney, Ohio.

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Medical Surgical-Telemetry Health Unit Coordinator for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.

• Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic. Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
• Generous paid time off program beginning day one.
• Medical Insurance:
  Your Choice of Two High Deductible Health Plan Options or a PPO, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• H S A with employer contribution for eligible health plans, FSA for medical and dependent care expenses
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Salary Continuation benefit beginning day one
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Industry leading retirement plan- employer contributions begin day one, no waiting period for participation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.

At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health.

Employment Status:
Full-Time

Working Hours:

36 hours a week (72 hours per pay period)

Shift: 3rd shift (7pm-7am)

Position

Reports to:

Acute Care Nurse Manager

Department

Description:

Wilson Health's Acute Care Department is a 23-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit. This unit is where patients receive active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.

The Medical-Surgical Telemetry Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) prepares and compiles records in the nursing unit of the hospital facility and provides essential patient care under direction of Registered Nurse.

• Responsible for the computer entry of patient information/registration and physician orders to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with the coordination of activities of the unit and ensures the necessary supplies are available to provide patient care.
• Assure opens and timely communication with the patient, their significant others and team members to ensure the occurrence of therapeutic interventions.
• Under direction of the RN/LPN, assists in meeting the physical and emotional needs of the patient on his/her assigned unit. The patient population would include: the young-middle aged adult patient, and the geriatric patient.
• Under the direction of the RN/LPN, carry out assigned treatments and procedures.
• The HUC/PCT shall provide care based on ethical concepts, respect for life, dignity, human worth and the individuality of human beings.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully completed an approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; or three to six months related hospital experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English with strong interpersonal skills.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support.

• Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
• Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
• A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.