June 30, 2011

Health Unit Coordinator Responsibilities and Duties

Creating a resume to apply for your Health Unit Coordinator position can be a little tricky.  One of the important parts of the resume is listing what you can or have done as a Health Unit Coordinator.  

Get to know about the Roles, Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities of Health Unit Coordinator. Below is a generic list of the HUC's Responsibilities and Duties that you might consider listing on your resume.
  • Transcribe and communicate health physician orders on time.
  • Manage unit communication to promptly answer telephones and activating paging system and unit mail.
  • Document and manage medical records as per policy.
  • Support physicians by transcribing orders and managing patient charts.
  • Incorporate vision, values, missions and critical goals into job performance.
  • Manage Hospital standards by engaging in health committees and in-services.
  • Precept new associates as assigned by department manager.
  • Prioritize work and manage multiple emergent demands by working independently.
  • Tabulate data log sheets, receive payment, make receipt and follow billing procedures.
  • Prioritize and transcribe written doctor’s order under RN supervision.
  • Manage patient medical records as per hospital and unit policy.
  • Develop and achieve unit goals on health, safety, cost and quality. 
  • Attain customer service excellence by satisfying customer needs.
  • Transcribe health physician order under RN’s directions.
  • Handle patient activities on and off nursing unit such facility transfers. 
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June 29, 2011

Working Women's Wardrobe Guide

Understanding the rules and etiquette that applies to business attire can be the difference between success in a job interview or job placement and failure. Women's business attire should be understated, good quality, body-appropriate and comfortable. Tight-fitting, translucent, bright and worn-looking clothes are not acceptable business attire and will translate badly in a business environment.

Suits for all Seasons

Suits are the staple of proper business attire. The Pasadena Independent School District business etiquette website states that for women, wool suits are the best choice in winter, fall and spring. Summer suits can be made from cotton or linen. Proper fitting is essential for business attire, so suits should be professionally fitted, if possible--this will give the most professional look to business attire and will also provide optimum comfort. Avoid tight suits, bright colors and bold patterns that may be too distracting--black, gray, navy, taupe, dark green and burgundy are colors that work in a business environment. Pinstripe and, to a lesser degree, houndstooth patterns are acceptable.

June 24, 2011

What Is A Social Service Designee?

The Social Service Designee usually works in a Long Term Care environment. They work under a Social Worker. Social Service Designees are the voice of the resident when the resident has lost the capacity to speak for his or herself.

An SSD should:
  • Express a philosophy of person-centered, long-term care based on individual resident needs, preferences and choices.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the aging process, including misconceptions, physical changes and psychosocial aspects.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Show understanding of the rights of individuals who reside in long-term care facilities.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the admission and discharge process.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of documentation.
  • Demonstrate ability in basic performance skills, such as teamwork, communication skills and working with administrative staff and other disciplines.
  • Discuss issues involved in the management of internal support staff, budgeting, supplies, and outside resources.
  • Show understanding of methods of identifying resident interests and needs and the use of assessment in care plan development.
  • Evaluate a care plan for effectiveness.
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June 23, 2011

Acing the Interview Once You Have the Training

Interviewing for that job you really want can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. However, there are some tricks to keep your nerves from getting the best of you during an interview and make that first impression a memorable one. A job interview can result in the elusive job offer so it is crucial to head into every interview feeling confident and well prepared.  Read the rest of the blog - click here.

June 2, 2011

Helping Others: Residents Like It Too

"Excuse me," I said to the lady sitting across from the nursing station.  "We've been saying hello for a while.  I'm Dr. Barbera, the psychologist.  You're Ms. Patel, right?"

"Yes, that's right."  She looked up at me from her wheelchair and smiled.  "Nice to meet you."

"You too.  Listen, I wanted to ask you a favor.  It's perfectly okay if you say no, because not everyone is comfortable with this, but I'm trying to find a place to meet in private with a neighbor of yours and her roommate is in her room.  I was wondering if I might be able to sit and chat with her for a few minutes in your room, since you're out here.  We wouldn't touch anything, we'd just sit and talk."


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June 1, 2011

Ever Wondered About the How's and Why's of Scrubs??

See what Wikipedia says about the history of scrubs.  Interesting!

"Scrubs are the shirts and trousers or gowns worn by nurses, surgeons, and other operating room personnel when "scrubbing in" for surgery. In the United Kingdom, they are sometimes known as Theatre Blues. They are designed to be simple with minimal places for dirt to hide, easy to launder, and cheap to replace if damaged or stained irreparably. The wearing of scrubs has been extended outside of surgery in many hospitals. Originally issued as replacement clothing if street clothing was contaminated, scrubs are now worn by any hospital personnel in any clean environment. The spread of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has increased the use of scrubs but can give wearers a false sense of security that they are 'clean' when in fact are as easily contaminated as any other clothing.[1] They have also been mandated in some American prisons as a prison uniform.[citation needed] The television show Scrubs is named for the medical garments worn by hospital personnel." 

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50 Web Resources Every Nurse Should Have

Pretty much every link you need to have, being a nurse.  Check this out! Click Here