Unit Coordinator

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in North Carolina seeks a Unit Coordinator to support RN‑led care. You will monitor patient charts, operate communication systems, and assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes. The role requires a High School diploma, CPR certification, and basic computer skills.

If you have completed a unit coordinator course, that’s preferred. You will also help stock supplies and serve as a preceptor for new staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including telephone, paging system, and pneumatic tube.
• Assists with admission, registration, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Maintains unit and office supplies and stocking; ensures regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates transport of medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or to secure storage.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergencies and communicates information to staff.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator course (preferred)

Job description

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"