C4C NICU Unit Coordinator

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Unit Coordinator to perform secretarial and environmental activities under the direction of an RN. This 0.6 FTE role covers 24 hours per week, dayshift, with weekend and holiday requirements; benefits eligible.

You will monitor patient charts, operate paging and pneumatic tube systems, assist with admissions and transfers, maintain supplies, and ensure regulatory standards. CPR certification required; unit coordinator training preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including telephone, paging, pneumatic tube.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge.
• Maintains unit and office supplies, ordering and stocking as needed.
• Ensures unit areas and rooms are maintained according to regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or to secured storage.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergencies and communicates required information.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator course preferred

Job description

Overview

0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week, dayshift, 7a-7p. Weekend and holiday requirement. Benefits Eligible

Job Description

Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN.

Essential Functions

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including but not limited to telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube, and other advanced communication technology devices.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and/or discharge of patients as assigned.
• Maintains unit and office supplies, ordering and stocking as needed.
• Ensures unit areas and rooms are maintained according to regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from tube system to secured medication storage room.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergency situations and ensures the communication of all required information to the appropriate staff.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course, preferred.

Certifications

• Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.

Skills

• Basic computer and technologyskills required.

Experience

• Previous health care experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Problem solving, Sitting
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

EOE

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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