Unit Coordinator, H7B - NICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator to support patient flow and administrative operations on a 0.6 FTE schedule (24 hours per week). The role includes chart management, operating communications systems, and assisting with admission, transfer, and discharge tasks.

You will help maintain unit supplies, coordinate medication transport, and respond to emergencies by initiating Code Blue or Medical Assist as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course is preferred.
• Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider) is required.
• Previous health care experience is preferred.
• Basic computer and technology skills are required.
• Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including 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.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator/clerk course (preferred)

Job description

Overview

0.6FTE, 24 hours per week. Day shift, 7a-730p; every third weekend; holiday rotation

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"