Unit Coordinator - PICU H2B (Nights)

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 flow, maintaining unit supplies, and ensuring regulatory standards are met. The Unit Coordinator also acts as a preceptor for new staff and coordinates medication transport. In emergency situations, they initiate Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT and ensure communication of critical information.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED