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.

 

 

1.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

Greet and screen visitors

Update whiteboards and call boards

Maintain census in Epic

Conduct safety/environment of care surveillance

Label medication bins

Post Fall Risk and Isolation signs

Print wrist bands

Manage telemetry boxes

Facilitate patient and family experiences

 

2.COMMUNICATIONS & OPERATIONS - Support operations necessary to meet the needs of the unit.

Communicate in a respectful, caring and non-judgmental manner.

Facilitate unit communications

Answer phones

Assist with paging

Make nurse-call assignments

Manage Vocera wireless communication devices

Schedule VIP (hospital transport) requests

Assemble/disassemble charts

Report and track equipment requiring maintenance

Order and stock office supplies

Send/receive materials in P-tube

Place Equipment Pool orders

Reconcile Epic downtime entries (census)

Fax written orders (as requested)

 

3. RESOURCE - Serve as a resource to the unit to expedite the efficient functioning of the unit.

Request and track ITG/Facilities work orders

Make staffing calls at  direction of Charge Nurse or Manager.

 

• High school diploma or equivalant
• One year of clerical experience in a health care environment or equivalent combination of experience and training

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.