Unit Coordinator - Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit- Days

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

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator for day shift coverage in Columbus, OH. The role involves supporting RN-led care, managing patient charts, operating communication systems, and assisting with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; completion of a unit coordinator course is preferred. Weekend shifts include onboarding responsibilities and possible cross-training across units.

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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records.
• Operates communication systems including telephone, paging, pneumatic tube, and other devices.
• Greet, admit, register, transfer, transport, and discharge patients as assigned.
• Maintain unit and office supplies, order and stock as needed; ensure regulatory standards.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinate transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to practitioners or to secured storage.
• Initiate Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergencies and communicate information to staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unit coordinator or clerk course (preferred)

Job description

Overview:

Day Shift- 7:00am- 3:30pm

Available FTE: 0.6, 24 hours per week and 0.8, 32 hours per week, every other weekend required.

Starting pay: $19.10/hr, pay commensurate with experience, and additional $1.80/hr on Weekends.

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”