Unit Coordinator- Adolescent Unit- Day Shift

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital seeks a Unit Coordinator to support Behavioral Health nursing units. Shift 7:00am–3:30pm, 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), every other weekend required.

Rate starts at $19.10/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant exp., plus shift additional $1.80 for weekend differential. Under RN supervision, you will perform secretarial and environmental tasks, monitor patient charts, operate communication systems, assist with admissions and transfers, and help keep

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, with preferred unit coordinator/clerk course.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain patient charts and medical records.
• Operate telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube, and other communication devices.
• Assist with admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients.
• Maintain unit and office supplies; manage ordering and stock.
• Coordinate transport of medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or to secured storage.
• Initiate Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT and communicate required information to staff.
• Act as preceptor for orientation and training of Unit Coordinator staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Unit coordinator course

Job description

Overview: Shift: 7:00am- 3:30pm FTE: 0.8 (32/hours per week) every other weekend required.

Rate: Starts at $19.10/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant exp., plus shift additional $1.80 for weekend differential.

Expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

Job Description Summary

Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN.

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

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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