Clinical Health Unit Coordinator OB

Job Details Job Location: Jackson, WY 83001 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $ $32.73 Hourly Job Category: Other Clinical

Job Summary

Under the direction of the primary RN and the supervision of the charge RN, along with collaboration from interdisciplinary team members, the Clinical HUC delivers individualized, patient-centered care. This care is provided according to the scope of service for the Obstetrics Unit and in alignment with the Wyoming State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license, Wyoming EMS Provider License, or Paramedic License. The role also includes clerical, unit coordination, and communication duties to ensure smooth departmental operations.

Essential Functions

1. Patient Care Activities

•    Assists in admitting patients by preparing rooms, initiating vital signs, recording height and weight, and updating whiteboards.

•    Provides AM and PM care, including hygiene, comfort measures, and other personal care needs throughout the shift.

•    Takes vital signs, records intake and output, and monitors patient condition as directed by the RN.

•    Assists with patient mobility, positioning, and transport using proper body mechanics and assistive equipment.

•    Assists patients with meals, orders room service, helps with feeding as needed, and removes food trays.

•    Conducts rounds to anticipate patient needs and responds promptly to call lights.

•    Collaborates with RNs in developing and following the plan of care.

•    Aids in the discharge process, including patient education and final care procedures.

•    Collects and transports specimens using two patient identifiers.

•    Reports any observed changes in patient condition or behavior to the RN or Charge RN.

•    Adheres to universal and isolation precautions as required.

2. Clerical and Secretarial Activities

•    Functions as a central communication resource at the nurses' station, professionally answering phones and call lights.

•    Maintains patient charts, processes admissions and discharges, and organizes patient records.

•    Enters physician orders, patient charges, and updates patient profiles in the EMR system.

•    Distributes mail, flowers, and other patient deliveries.

•    Schedules procedures and assists with coordination of care.

•    Maintains bulletin boards, inventory supplies, and ensures proper stocking levels.

•    Processes prenatal records from providers' offices.

•    Assists in obtaining completed birth certificate worksheets and paternity paperwork before discharge.

3. Newborn Care Responsibilities

•    Observes newborn characteristics, vital signs, voiding, stooling, skin condition, and feeding behaviors, reporting concerns to the RN.

•    Assists with newborn admissions, including vital signs, weight, measurements, and ID band placement.

•    Performs newborn care such as baths, daily weights, diaper changes, and hearing screens.

•    Provides bath demonstrations to parents and supports RN-led education.

3. Maternity Patient Care

•    Prepares patient rooms and hydrotherapy tubs for admission.

•    Assists laboring patients with mobility, hygiene, and pericare.

•    Supports breastfeeding as needed.

•    Distributes necessary postpartum supplies (pads, hygiene items, water, snacks).

•    Changes patient gowns, linens, and restocks bathrooms daily.

3. Environmental Responsibilities

•    Handles and tracks patient belongings from admission to discharge.

•    Reports malfunctioning equipment to management and ensures proper maintenance.

•    Cleans and organizes equipment, maintains clear hallways, and ensures room readiness.

•    Ensures all refrigerators, freezers, and warmers meet temperature requirements.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Required: completion of CNA, Emergency Medicine Technician, or Paramedic course

Preferred: NA

Minimum Work Experience

Required: Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.  Must posses excellent phone etiquette and phone customer service skills. Ability to multi task. Basic Computer skills. 

Preferred: One year of acute care experience or equivalent

Required Licenses & Certifications: Current WY CNA license, WY EMS provider license or WY Paramedic License required at time of hire, Current BLS required at time of hire. CPI Certification within 6 months of hire. Basic NRP course completion within 12 months of hire. ACLS preferred.

Functional Demands

Working Conditions: Hospital obstetrics unit. Frequent stressful situations and interruptions. Occasional work in other units is required. Must be on-site at the SJH campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role. 

Physical Requirements: standing and walking for 75% of the shift, frequent lifting and moving of patients and equipment (up to 50 lbs). Irregular meal breaks due to patient care demands, frequent bending, twisting, pushing and pulling, heavy phone and computer use. 

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: Manager of Obstetrics

Internal & External Contacts

All hospital staff/personnel, physicians, patients, families, vendors and visitors.

Leadership Capabilities

Approachability

• Is accessible and fosters a welcoming environment for patients and colleagues

• establishes positive working relationships with all hospital staff

Attention to Detail

• Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are no errors

• Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepancies

• Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to access

Composure

• Maintains professionalism and balance under pressure

• Effectively manages unexpected challenges

Interpersonal Skills

• communicates effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals

• Uses diplomacy and tact

Time Management

• Prioritizes tasks efficiently to maximize productivity

• Completes assignments in a timely and organized manner

Qualifications

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