UNIT COORDINATOR - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description: Unit Coordinator - Progressive Care Unit

Job Title: Unit Coordinator

Job Code: 186

Hours: 0730-1600 or 1600-2000, varies

FTE: per diem

Weekend Schedule: per the per diem requirements

Holiday Schedule: rotating holidays

Call Schedule: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Progressive Care Unit

Department Code: 6120

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Unit Coordinator utilizes interpersonal and organizational skills to provide an efficient working environment. This includes accurate processing of patient registrations, prompt transcription of patient treatment orders, processing charges, utilizing good telephone etiquette, handling inquiries diplomatically and maintaining confidentiality. The Unit Secretary also maintains and processes the medical record, orders supplies, and communicates effectively with co-workers and all ancillary services.

DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care. In addition, we see higher level of care patients, including but not limited to those on BiPap, titratable drips, or with hemodynamic instability requiring more frequent interventions and monitoring. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds. The team includes hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy and respiratory collaborating together to provide the best patient care possible.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: 

• Experience in a health care environment preferred. Medical terminology highly desirable.

Licensure/Certification: 

• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification preferred.

Mental Efforts:

• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced stressful environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to organize workload and handle multiple priorities in a busy ED environment.
• Needs to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write and distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
• Ability to perform keyboarding functions; basic computer competency required. 

Environment & Working Conditions:

• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous chemicals.
• Potential for CTD due to keyboarding.

OSHA CATEGORY

OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted:

• Up to10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 35 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements:

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None

The typical noise level for the environment is:

• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

**This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operations.**