Day Shift Unit Coordinator - Patient Care

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator for day shift coverage in Columbus, OH. The role involves supporting RN-led care, managing patient charts, operating communication systems, and assisting with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; completion of a unit coordinator course is preferred. Weekend shifts include onboarding responsibilities and possible cross-training across units.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including telephone, paging, pneumatic tube, and other devices.
• Greet, admit, register, transfer, transport, and discharge patients as assigned.
• Maintain unit and office supplies, order and stock as needed; ensure regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinate transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or to secured storage.
• Initiate Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergencies and communicate information to staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator or clerk course (preferred)

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator for day shift coverage in Columbus, OH. The role involves supporting RN-led care, managing patient charts, operating communication systems, and assisting with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; completion of a unit coordinator course is preferred. Weekend shifts include onboarding responsibilities and possible cross-training across units.