Unit Coordinator Behavioral Health (BH8B) Night Shift

Overview:

Hours: 11:00pm- 7:30am

FTE: 0.6- 24 hours/week or 0.8 - 32 hours/week

- Every other weekend required

Rate: Starts at $19.10/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant exp. plus $2.30 shift differential for nights and $1.80 for weekends.

- Expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

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 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

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

Required Experience:

IC