Unit Coordinator/CNA (Per Diem) - Wound Care

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Per Diem, Based on department needs

Job Description:

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization.  It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleans, stocks, and readies the department for care of patients.
• Orders equipment and supplies; maintains par levels of supplies
• Maintains equipment and prepares for readiness.
• Performs housekeeping duties as needed (i.e: emptying trash and linen; returning supplies).
• Performs errands to other areas of the hospital.
• Transports patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.
• Performs clinical functions, utilizes sterile technique when necessary, and obtains labs specimens, vital signs, and other tasks as needed.
• Carries out tasks as directed by physicians, nurse director and nursing staff.
• To include ,cast removal and wound site cleaning, accurate measurements of the Wound bed, pictures and documenting
• Maintenance of the medical records located on the nursing unit.
• Unit receptionist responsibilities: telephone, scheduling, insurance auth, billing input
• Back up for front desk responsibilities
• Responsible for the performance of clerical duties on the nursing unit

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Possesses organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated communication skill, verbal and written
• Current knowledge of medical terminology -must have taken and successfully completed a Medical Terminology Course within the past 2 years (or be able to pass a medical terminology competency equivalent to final exam of medical terminology course at time of interview).
• Ability to concentrate and prioritize in distracting environment
• Ability to work at a quick pace with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to transcribe information & medication orders into Meditech system accurately.  Previous Meditech experience preferred.
• Wound center experience preferred

Education Required

• Written and verbal English skills at 12th grade level.
• Knowledge of basic patient care and technical procedures.
• Demonstrated computer skills.

Registration/Certification

• AHA BLS Certification
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA Certification or equivalent) required or Medical Assistant certification required

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Application Instructions: Applicants will only be considered for the specific Job Posting to which they apply.  If there are multiple Job Postings for the same or similar role, applicants must apply separately to each posting to ensure consideration. 

Pay Range:

$19.90 - $34.81

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.  The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled