Unit Coordinator

For ninety years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around. We have opportunities available for individuals who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Unit Coordinator

The Unit Coordinator ensures delivery of patient care in accordance with established ANA Psychiatric Mental Health Standards of Practice, regulations, and Silver Hill Hospital Nursing Policies and Standards of Practice. The Unit Coordinator assumes responsibility for managerial and supportive functions under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer or her designee.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Gathers information regarding patient acuity, number and types of consults and other escorting needs.
• Ascertains needs for supplies and equipment for safe and effective patient care.
• Performs all aspects of telephone duties in an appropriate, accurate, and concise manner, respecting patients right to privacy. 
• Remains calm, reassuring and able to provide direction during emergency situations or stat requests. 
• Assists team members in Red Alerts, Blue Alerts and White Alerts, including the seclusion and restraining of patients.
• Sets priorities in work and adapts to changes in work load.
• Channels patient's request to appropriate level of personnel.
• Assists in maintaining adequate staffing by communicating with personnel in the nursing office. 
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. 
• Maintains patient chart in sequential order; files and scans reports, test results, assessments in an accurate, timely manner.
• Arranges for outside appointment, transportation, etc.
• Observes and communicates patients behavioral and physical status to appropriate staff.
• Prepares charts upon patients discharge for Medical Records. 
• Maintains ancillary record books and electronic logs (ECT, seclusion, etc.). 
• Prepares for patients discharge by: obtaining patient's valuables from Admissions.
• Orients and provides necessary information for patients and visitors as needed.
• Conducts weekly Environmental Safety Rounds with RN. Follows up on any corrective actions needed with appropriate department.
• Collects and delivers ligature sheets to Nursing Office.
• Maintains and updates hospital manuals on units.
• Photocopies materials used by unit staff.
• Maintains distribution of mail to and from unit.
• Requests/Orders repairs and new equipment as needed. 
• Understands emergency procedures, fire drills and evacuation procedure.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have the ability to function optimally in a stressful environment, and the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.
• Demonstrates organizational abilities
• Able to speak and write fluently in the English language
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing development

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• CPR BLS certification

Silver Hill Hospital (“SHH”) is fully committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination). Therefore, except in any cases of bona fide occupational qualification or need, SHH will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, (unless it is shown by supervisory personnel that a disability prevents performance of the work involved or may result in undue hardship) in all aspects of the employment process and relationship. This policy is based on the understanding that an applicant can handle the job requirements. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.