Job Details

GENERAL SUMMARY: In a training situation, coordinates and provides indirect services to patients on a nursing unit. Performs clerical duties, which require considerable knowledge of computerized information processing. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Works under the direction of a Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse or designee.

All duties performed are done so in a training situation in which the employee is learning the necessary techniques of a Health Unit Coordinator.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school graduate and/or GED equivalent
2. Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
3. Enrolled in a Health Unit Coordinator program -OR- a Nursing Assistant certificate program within three (3) months of hire.
4. Ability to communicate clearly, distinctly and effectively, write neatly and legibly; neat, personal appearance.
5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with personnel, physicians, volunteers, visitors, patients and the public.

Incumbents will be allocated to Grade 116 after successful completion of at least one (1) year as Health Unit Coordinator Trainee and a Health Unit Coordinator program -OR- Nursing Assistant certificate program.

Allocation to Grade 116 and continued employment is contingent upon completion of a Health Unit Coordinator program -OR- Nursing Assistant certificate program within two (2) years.