Behavioral Health Unit Coordinator — Weekend Differential

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc is seeking a part-time Unit Coordinator to support Behavioral Health nursing units in Columbus. The role involves patient flow coordination, chart maintenance, and multi-system communication.

It includes greeting and orienting patients, transporting non-controlled meds, and assisting with admissions and discharges. Requirements include a High School diploma and CPR (BLS) certification; unit coordinator training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification (BLS) required.
• Unit coordinator or clerk course preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including telephone, paging, pneumatic tube.
• Greet admissions, registrations, transfers, transports and discharges as assigned.
• Maintains unit supplies and stocking; keeps areas compliant with standards.
• Acts as preceptor for orientation and training of staff.
• Coordinates transport of medications between Pharmacy and practitioners or storage.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical/ACT and communicates required info to staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator course preferred

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc is seeking a part-time Unit Coordinator to support Behavioral Health nursing units in Columbus. The role involves patient flow coordination, chart maintenance, and multi-system communication.

It includes greeting and orienting patients, transporting non-controlled meds, and assisting with admissions and discharges. Requirements include a High School diploma and CPR (BLS) certification; unit coordinator training is preferred.