Unit Coordinator- Adolescent Unit- Day Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Unit Coordinator performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of an RN. This position is assigned to the Adolescent Unit on the day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), and requires working every other weekend. The coordinator may be expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership. Starting pay is $19.10 per hour, with potential for higher pay based on relevant experience, plus a $1.80 weekend differential.

The role supports patient care operations by maintaining charts and records, operating communication systems, helping with patient admission and movement, maintaining supplies and unit areas, and coordinating specified medication transport. The coordinator also supports staff orientation and initiates emergency communications as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain patient charts and medical records.
• Operate communication systems, including telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube, and other advanced communication technology devices.
• Assist with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and/or discharge of patients as assigned.
• Maintain unit and office supplies, including ordering and stocking as needed.
• Ensure unit areas and rooms are maintained according to regulatory standards.
• Act as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.
• Coordinate transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from the tube system to the secured medication storage room.
• Initiate Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergency situations and ensure required information is communicated to appropriate staff.
• Float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED