Unit Secretary/Coordinator Psych Unit Day12 part time Danbury Hospital
part-time•Danbury•$0k - $0k
About this role
Intro:
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
- Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Job Description:
Summary:
Provides clerical support, coordinates general unit activity and communicates clearly with all disciplines. Assists with patient care activities and other tasks on the unit.
Responsibilities:
1. Assesses and performs clerical needs of the unit & unit management in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous manner.
2. Answers phones, call bell and interacts with visitors, patients & staff members in an efficient & courteous manner.
3. Provides input to charge nurse/clinical leader/manager with unit staffing process.
4. Organizes and maintains patient records.
5. Manages and maintains various unit supplies within budgetary constraints.
6. Prepares and maintains charts for all patients insuring confidentiality for patients & their families at all times.
7. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
8. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members & patients.
9. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.
10. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: Data entry required. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to prioritize tasks.
Minimum Experience: six months
Desired:
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 91
Department: Psych Unit
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.50 Hourly
Closing:
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
What you'll do
- The Unit Secretary/Coordinator provides clerical support and coordinates unit activities while assisting with patient care. Responsibilities include managing patient records, answering calls, and maintaining unit supplies.
About Danbury Hospital
Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care, close to home. As a proud member of Western Connecticut Health Network, we are united by our mission to improve the health and well-being of those who live in the communities we call home. We remain the local community providers you know and trust, only better. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine and St. George’s University School of Medicine.
At Danbury Hospital, we go beyond caring for people to caring about people. We are committed to providing you and your family with personalized care without compromise. We take pride in keeping people well, instead of just treating the sick. We believe the key to optimal health is a strong partnership with a primary care physician who can help manage your health and coordinate your care through all life stages. Come explore our hospital, talented medical staff, clinical specialties and wellness programs.
Employees: 2,483 Danbury Hospital, 182 New Milford Hospital
Medical Staff: 597 physicians and 218 Allied Health professionals
Beds: 456, includes 26 bassinets in Danbury Hospital
ED Cases: 69,248
Inpatient Discharges: 20,463
Outpatient Cases: 422,147
Total Surgeries: 13,895
Newborn Births: 1,987
Community Benefit: $153 million
*Note – In 2014, Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital transitioned to a single license, combining medical staffs, licensed beds and clinical systems.
As of September 30, 2017
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