Health Unit Coordinator

The Health Unit Coordinator under the direct supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse, performs general non-clinical duties and specific services necessary to expedite the efficient functioning of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures in the nursing department and hospital administration.

• Identifies, prioritizes and transcribes all types of physician orders
• Notifies and calls other departments or physicians when necessary
• Accesses the medication room to place meds in a secure area
• Performs indirect patient care duties related to admission, transfer and discharge
• Posts pertinent patient data timely

• Recent hospital experience or similar as a Health Unit Coordinator
• Sufficient knowledge of English and spelling
• Neat and legible handwriting
• Knowledgeable of medical terminology
• Computer and typing skills
• Organizational skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida’s major tertiary health care facility.