Unit Coordinator CTICU-Days

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Unit Coordinator to support the RN team with clerical and environmental duties. The role involves 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week), daytime shifts, and every other weekend, contributing to smooth patient flow and documentation.

The position requires a High School Diploma, CPR certification, and basic computer skills. Prior health care experience is preferred, with opportunities to learn on the job and grow within the unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Unit coordinator course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain patient charts and medical records.
• Operate communication systems (telephone, paging, pneumatic tube).
• Assist with greeting, admission, and transfer of patients.
• Maintain unit and office supplies and comply with regulatory standards.
• Act as a preceptor for orientation and training of unit coordinator staff.
• Coordinate transport of medications from Pharmacy to staff or storage areas.
• Initiate Code Blue/Medical Assist in emergencies and communicate details to staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Unit coordinator course (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Overview

0.6 fte/24 hours per week

Day shift

Every other weekend

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 M/F/Disability/Vet"