Unit Coordinator - C4B NICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

14d

About The Position

Overview: 0.9FTE, 36 hr./wk. Day shift, 7a- 7p. Every other weekend & rotating holiday requirement 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.
• Basic computer and technology skills required.
• Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course, preferred.
• Previous health care experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees