Unit Coordinator - Behavioral Health (BH8B)- Day Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Unit Coordinator to support nursing units with secretarial and environmental duties under RN supervision. You will manage patient charts, operate hospital communications, and assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, strong computer and customer service skills, and a willingness to float between behavioral health units as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course is preferred.
• Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider) is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including telephone, paging, and pneumatic tube.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients.
• Keeps unit and office supplies stocked and maintains regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates transport of medications between Pharmacy and practitioners or storage areas.
• Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT and communicates essential information to staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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”