Unit Coordinator-Neuroscience H10B

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a Unit Coordinator to perform secretarial and environmental activities under RN supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, managing communication systems, assisting with patient admissions, and ensuring regulatory standards in unit areas.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, current CPR certification, and basic computer skills. Previous healthcare experience is preferred. The position requires availability on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 AM to 7:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider) is required.
• Previous health care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including telephone and paging systems.
• Greets, admits, registers, and discharges patients as assigned.
• Maintains unit and office supplies, ordering and stocking as needed.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinates transport of non-controlled medications.
• Initiates emergency protocols in critical situations.

Skills

Basic computer and technology skills

Excellent customer service

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Approved unit coordinator or clerk course

Job description

Overview

7a-7:30pm Tues and Friday only, must be available to work on these days.

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 technology skills 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"