Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Unit Coordinator – Youth & Adolescents
| Company | The University of Kansas Hospital |
|---|---|
| Location | Overland Park, KS, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
- For ADN prepared nurses hired after August 1, 2024, must be enrolled in a BSN degree program within 6 months of hire date, must complete BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Multi-State – State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas
- Must secure a Nurse Compact License (NCL) within 60 days of your date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs.
- Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
- Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff.
- Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
- Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management.
- Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
- Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance.
- Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master Degree Nursing
- 2 or more years of clinical experience
- Professional Nursing Certification