Unit Coordinator-Nights-H9A

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children is seeking a Unit Coordinator to support RN-directed secretarial and environmental tasks, ensuring accurate patient charts and smooth unit operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and preferred completion of a unit coordinator course; strong computer and communication skills are essential. This on-site Columbus position supports efficient patient flow and collaboration with clinical staff.

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.
• Basic computer and technology skills; excellent customer service, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube, and other devices.
• Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and discharge of patients.
• Coordinates transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or to secured storage.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator/clerk course (preferred)

CPR certification (BLS Health Care Provider)

Job description

Overview: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, SittingFREQUENTLY: 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/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: 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"