NICU Unit Coordinator - Patient Flow & Communications

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator to support RN-led care. The role involves patient chart management, greeting and processing admissions, and ensuring smooth unit operations within a day shift schedule.

This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR certification, with health care exposure preferred. Training and precepting duties may be part of the role, with potential for benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification (BLS) required.
• Previous health care experience preferred.
• Successful completion of a unit coordinator or clerk course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube and related devices.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport and discharge.
• Maintains unit supplies; orders and stocks as needed and ensures regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of staff.
• Coordinates transport of medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or storage areas.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT and communicates required information.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification (BLS) required

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator to support RN-led care. The role involves patient chart management, greeting and processing admissions, and ensuring smooth unit operations within a day shift schedule.

This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR certification, with health care exposure preferred. Training and precepting duties may be part of the role, with potential for benefits eligibility.