LV HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR - GENERAL NURSING

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS LAKE VIEW HOSPITAL in Two Harbors, MN is seeking a LV HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR to join our GENERAL NURSING team!

Salary Range: $18.70 - $27.11 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: DAY/NIGHT ROTATION, 12 hours

Weekend Requirement: Every Third Weekend

FTE: PART TIME, 0.90 FTE or 72 Hours Biweekly

The Health Unit Coordinator, under the direction of the RN, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the HUC role in the team delivery of patient care. Uses current technology to transcribe orders, maintain the integrity of the patient medical record, perform registration functions, and gathers/enters and credits patient charges. Assists with patient care activities/services of a technical nature, and assists with daily unit activities and order. Other duties may be assigned. All employees are required to adhere to safe work practices and take active participation in the AWAIR (A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction) Program as requested. All employees shall actively support and participate in the Quality Assurance Program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School graduate.

• Experience: N/A

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Satisfactory completion of Health Unit Coordinator course or equivalent previous on-the-job training.

• Experience: Six (6) months previous experience or general office experience.

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Legible handwriting; knowledge of medical terminology; demonstrated organizational skill; display of proper telephone etiquette; ability to communicate with people in a tactful manner; ability to perform basic computer keyboarding with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• WRITING - Basic: Ability to write simple correspondence.

• SPEAKING - Basic: Ability to speak simple sentences.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mostly sedentary work; occasional prolonged standing/walking. Ability to be mobile, hear, reach, see, sit for eight (8) hours; and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

• Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

• Time away from work accrual.

• Retirement plans available.

• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Lake View Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital located on the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior. This facility combines the close-knit care of a rural hospital with access to the robust resources of the Aspirus Health system. In addition to hospital-based services, the Lake View campus includes a full-service primary care clinic, emergency services, imaging, lab, rehabilitation, and outpatient specialty care. Aspirus Lake View is an essential part of the Two Harbors community and surrounding Lake County, providing residents with compassionate, comprehensive care just steps from home. Two Harbors, MN (https://lovinlakecounty.com/discover/lake-county-communities/two-harbors/)

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Position LV HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR - GENERAL NURSING

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