Unit Coordinator (Santa Rosa)

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US :

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

POSITION TITLE : Unit Coordinator

PAY RANGE : $24.50-28.50

HOURS : AM Shift (7am-3 : 30pm)

REPORTS TO : Nurse Manager

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION :

The Unit Coordinator is responsible for clerical functions of the nursing unit. The person in this position serves as a resource for patients, physicians, staff who may approach the nursing station. A critical function of this position is to coordinate flow of information and activities supporting delivery of safe, quality patient care. The Unit Coordinator maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients. This includes but not limited to all forms labeled, in correct chart and correct section of chart.
• Schedule logistical needs for patients including but not limited to scheduling medical tests, appointments, and transportation.
• Complete legal reports and submit to county, state, and national agencies as required by nature of information. Examples are reports include gun prohibition forms, denials of rights reports, and other reporting as directed.
• Serve as point of contact for inquiries; direct inquiries as appropriate for timely resolution.
• Monitor and update legal status board to track required documentation for patients on legal hold.
• Enter ordered patient lab work in lab book. Promptly collect results of lab work received and forward reports to appropriate licensed staff for timely review and action.
• Organize files, correspondence, records, and follow up on pending matters.
• Perform various clerical support duties relating to updating and organizing information maintained on nursing units.
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
• Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards.
• Performs related duties as requested.

Requirements

POSITION Requirements :

Knowledge and Experience :

Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following :

Benefits

(Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)

(with additional buy-in opportunities)