Unit Coordinator - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Evenings)
About The Position
The Unit Coordinator performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of an RN in the Psychiatric Crisis Department. This is an evening-shift position from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week). Starting pay is $19.10 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position is eligible for shift differentials of $1.80 for evenings and $1.80 for weekends. The Unit Coordinator monitors patient charts and medical records, operates communication systems, assists with patient admission and related processes, maintains unit supplies and areas, supports staff orientation, coordinates transport of non-controlled medications, and initiates emergency codes and communication 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, 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, or ACT in emergency situations and ensure required information is communicated to appropriate staff.
Benefits
- Eligible for shift differential of $1.80 for evenings and $1.80 for weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
