Unit Coordinator - Behavioral Health (BH8B)- Night Shift
About The Position
The Unit Coordinator performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of an RN. The position is assigned to Behavioral Health and is expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at leadership’s direction. The schedule is a night shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with an FTE of 0.6 (24 hours per week) or 0.8 (32 hours per week); every other weekend is required. Pay starts at $19.10 per hour, with potential for higher pay based on relevant experience, plus a $2.30 night shift differential and a $1.80 weekend differential. The role monitors patient charts and medical records, supports patient admissions and movement, maintains unit supplies and spaces, and handles communications and emergency notifications. It also includes precepting and coordinating the transport of non-controlled medications as specified.
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/ACT in emergency situations and ensure required information is communicated to appropriate staff.
- Float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
