Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Unit Coordinator- Cardiac Step-down
Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215
Cardiac Step-down Unit Coordinator
Dayshift | 7A-7P - Alternating two shifts one week, three shifts the next. No weekends. In the Cardiac Step-down Unit (H4A), we treat patients of all ages. We specialize in treating both surgically and medically, those patients with congenital heart defects. We also provide medical cardiac management for children and adolescents with heart and vasculature related disease, as well as perform heart, lung, and heart/lung transplants. 24 bed unit We take care of all ages, however, on most days, approximately 75% of our population is under the age of six months. We are looking for detail-oriented team members who can handle a fast-paced environment. 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. 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 technology skills 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 The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Dayshift | 7A-7P - Alternating two shifts one week, three shifts the next. No weekends. In the Cardiac Step-down Unit (H4A), we treat patients of all ages. We specialize in treating both surgically and medically, those patients with congenital heart defects. We also provide medical cardiac management for children and adolescents with heart and vasculature related disease, as well as perform heart, lung, and heart/lung transplants. 24 bed unit We take care of all ages, however, on most days, approximately 75% of our population is under the age of six months. We are looking for detail-oriented team members who can handle a fast-paced environment. 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. 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 technology skills 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 The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet