CTICU Unit Coordinator - Day Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Unit Coordinator to support patient flow and information management in a hospital setting. You will monitor medical records, operate patient communication systems, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision.

The role includes training new staff, coordinating medication transport, and initiating emergency communication protocols as needed. CPR certification is required and related clerical training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification (BLS Healthcare Provider) 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 system, pneumatic tube, and other devices.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients as assigned.
• Maintains unit and office supplies, stocking as needed and ensuring 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 and communicates required information to staff.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator course preferred

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Unit Coordinator to support patient flow and information management in a hospital setting. You will monitor medical records, operate patient communication systems, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision.

The role includes training new staff, coordinating medication transport, and initiating emergency communication protocols as needed. CPR certification is required and related clerical training is preferred.