ED Unit Resource Coordinator

Luminis Health

Title: ED Unit Resource Coordinator (URC)

Department: Emergency Department

Reports to: Clinical Director – Nursing

Job Code/Cost Center: 20200-10016-002057

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

1. Manage bed board and patient disposition
2. Distribute staff communication
3. Assist unit leadership with unit projects as assigned

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.