Health Unit Coordinator

Job description

Department Overview HUC, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, full time, day shift The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is part of the health care team and utilizes her/his knowledge and skills to support and enhance safety, patient experience, communications, and efficiency on nursing units. The HUC, under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse, performs general non-clinical duties and specific services necessary to expedite the efficient functioning of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures in the nursing department and OHSU. Function/Duties of Position: SAFETY & PATIENT EXPERIENCE - Act to promote a safe environment and Patient and Family Centered Care across the continuum to promote service excellence to foster exceptional experiences for our patients COMMUNICATIONS & OPERATIONS - Support operations necessary to meet the needs of the unit. RESOURCE - Serve as a resource to the unit to expedite the efficient functioning of the unit. Demonstrate performance consistent with Departmental, Divisional and Organizational expectations and core competencies - Greet and screen visitors - Update whiteboards and call boards - Maintain...