Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

Patient Care Associate\Health Unit Coordinator

Location: Franklin, WI

The Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Associate is a multi-skilled partner with non-clinical and clinical responsibilities who participates with the interdisciplinary care team in the delivery of the patient's plan of care.

This position will predominantly work as a Patient Care Associate on an orthopedic/surgical floor.

The HUC/PCA will also assist in facilitating the smooth operation of the nursing unit by coordinating non-clinical operations including transcription of physician orders, order entry, maintenance of unit supplies.

This is a 8 hour night shift position with an every other weekend rotation and an every other holiday rotation.

Skills/Requirements

Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS required at the time of hire. 3-5 years of experience strongly desired. HUC experience a plus.

Knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent organizational and communication skills, accuracy, confidentiality and ability to work quickly in a fast paced patient care setting. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to focus on keeping an effective work flow. Demonstrated ability to provide care and interact directly with patients. Flexibility to meet the operational and clinical needs of the unit. Demonstrated ability to work with computer with the knowledge of basic PC operations required.