Unit Coordinator - Behavioral Health (BH8B)- Day Shift

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Unit Coordinator to support nursing units by maintaining charts, operating communications systems, and assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges.

Requires a High School Diploma; CPR (BLS) certification is required. 0.6–0.8 FTE (24–32 hours/week) with every‑other weekend shift; starts at $19.10/hour with $1.80 weekend differential and potential for higher pay based on experience.

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.
• Previous health care experience, preferred.

Responsabilités

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communications systems (telephone, paging, pneumatic tube).
• Assists with patient admission, transfer, discharge as assigned.
• Maintains unit and office supplies and regulatory standards.
• Precepts orientation and training of Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates transport of medications between Pharmacy and practitioners.
• Initiates emergency codes and relays required information.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Overview

Hours: 7:00am- 3:30pm FTE: 0.6- 24 hours/week, or 0.8 - 32 hours/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

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

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Company Culture

"The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it." Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.