C4C NICU Unit Coordinator

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children in Columbus is seeking a part-time Unit Coordinator for a 0.6 FTE day shift (24 hours per week), 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with weekend and holiday requirements.

Under RN supervision, the incumbent performs secretarial and environmental duties and coordinates patient flow and communications. Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts and medical records, operating paging and tube systems, greeting and registering patients, stocking supplies, and guiding new staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification (BLS Health Care Provider) required.
• Prior health care experience preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems (telephone, paging, pneumatic tube).
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients.
• Maintains unit and office supplies and stocking as needed.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates transport of medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or to secured storage.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT and informs appropriate staff in emergencies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week, dayshift, 7a-7p. Weekend and holiday requirement.Benefits EligibleJob Description Summary:Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN.Job Description: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 Requirement: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.Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.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, SittingFREQUENTLY: 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/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"