Unit Customer Liaison -Med Surge Unit 4H- Per Diem Day
Updated: May 25
Lakewood
600 River Road
68.2
9.2mi
Job Abstract
The Unit Customer Liaison assists members of the health care team to provide care based on hospital and regulatory policies and procedures. The UCL also assists patient care under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse according to policies and procedures of the hospital and the State Nurse Practice Act, and collaborates with other members of the health care team Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or GED Strong customer service skills required Clerical experience, i... more details
Job Overview:
The Unit Customer Liaison assists members of the health care team to provide care based on hospital and regulatory policies and procedures. The UCL also assists patient care under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse according to policies and procedures of the hospital and the State Nurse Practice Act, and collaborates with other members of the health care team
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Strong customer service skills required
Clerical experience, including use of computer required
Certifications and Licenses Required:
N/A
Scheduling Requirements:
Day Shift
Includes a weekend and holiday rotation
Per Diem
Essential Functions:
Functions as the liaison between the patient/family and the health care providers
Acknowledge call bells by physically going to patient rooms within 30 seconds and direct patients need to appropriate staff and follow up (Does not speak through nurse call system).
Place calls for consults and follow up. Coordinate activities with other services such as, but not limited to pharmacy, lab, dietary, radiology, cardiology, security, housekeeping and maintenance
Maintains a clean and clutter free environment by wiping down equipment’s and phones at the nursing station with hospital approved disinfectant wipe. Clear printers and fax machines periodically to ensure security of medical records.
Welcomes all new patients and families upon arrival to the floor and assist the transport personnel and nursing staff to transfer patient from stretcher to bed
Timely scanning of patient ID bracelet upon discharge and updates the computer system of discharge
Assists in transporting patients to and from diagnostic tests and transfers to higher level of care
Performs patient rounding every hour to ensure patient safety, address “toileting and pain” needs and direct it to appropriate nursing staff and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution
Performs receptionist duties, answer phone calls while maintaining professional phone etiquette. Communicate with visitors, MD’s, Co-workers, ancillary departments and vendors in a professional and courteous manner.
Collaborates with RNs and PCAs and assist in feeding and ambulating patients as appropriate
Recognizes emergent or potential emergent situations and responds appropriately. Remains alert, observant, and attentive to patient at all times.
Other Duties:
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