Unit Coordinator - Cardiac Stepdown

Job Description

Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN.

• 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.
• Captures and communicates information during Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT emergencies.
• Coordinates the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from tube system to secured medication storage room.

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.

Captures and communicates information during Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT emergencies.

Coordinates the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from tube system to secured medication storage room.

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

Benefits

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Pay

Minimum pay is $19.10 per hr.

Schedule

This is a weekend, dayshift position 12 hrs per week, 7a-7p, Saturday's and Sunday's.