Unit Coordinator

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Unit Coordinator to perform secretarial and environmental duties under RN supervision. Shifts are 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., every other weekend only, with no weekday shifts.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient charts, operating communication systems, assisting with admissions and transfers, maintaining supplies, and training new staff. CPR (BLS-Health Care Provider) certification is required.

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, and other devices.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients as assigned.
• Maintains unit and office supplies, ordering and stocking; ensures regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or storage.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergencies and informs staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator or clerk course (preferred)

Job description

Overview

7a-7:30p, every other weekend ONLY. No weekday shifts.

Overview

7a-7:30p, every other weekend ONLY. No weekday shifts.

Job 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, 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

"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"