Unit Coordinator - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Weekends)

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN. This role involves monitoring and maintaining patient charts and medical records, operating communication systems, assisting with patient admissions, registrations, transfers, transports, and discharges. The Unit Coordinator also maintains and stocks unit and office supplies, ensures unit areas are maintained according to regulatory standards, and acts as a preceptor for training new staff. Additionally, this position coordinates the transport of medications and initiates emergency codes (Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT) while ensuring proper communication.

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 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

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