What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Nursing Administration - RN position at Inland Northwest Behavioral Health?
The Coordinator, Nursing Administration (RN) provides dedicated administrative, operational, and documentation support exclusively to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). This role supports the organization, coordination, and tracking of nursing operational activities, regulatory readiness efforts, and nursing documentation processes.
An active Registered Nurse (RN) license is required to apply professional nursing knowledge and clinical judgment in an administrative capacity. The Coordinator supports the CNO by organizing information, preparing documentation, tracking initiatives, and assisting with regulatory, accreditation, and quality‑related activities.
This position functions entirely under the direction of the CNO and carries no supervisory, managerial, or decision‑making authority over nursing staff or leaders, and does not provide direct patient care.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: Associate’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field
- Required: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
Experience
- Experience in healthcare administration, operations, quality, compliance, or administrative support roles preferred
- Experience working in a fast‑paced or regulated environment strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through and accountability
- Professional, reliable, and able to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Comfortable addressing routine compliance and documentation questions with staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Licenses & Certifications
- BLS (required)
- Handle with Care (required)
- Verbal De‑escalation (required)
(Training may be provided if not current.)
Key ResponsibilitiesPerformance Improvement & Quality Support
- Collect, organize, and track nursing quality and performance improvement (PI) measures
- Maintain dashboards, data logs, and documentation supporting regulatory and accreditation readiness
- Monitor assigned corrective action items and follow up with staff to ensure timely completion
- Support leadership with data preparation and routine quality reporting
Audits & Compliance Coordination
- Conduct routine non‑clinical audits, including environmental rounds, log reviews, and documentation checks
- Ensure required compliance forms, logs, and checklists are completed accurately and on schedule
- Identify trends or recurring documentation gaps and escalate concerns to nursing leadership
- Track follow‑up actions to resolution
Daily Nursing Operations Support
- Verify completion of required nursing and Mental Health Technician (MHT) therapeutic group documentation
- Confirm daily nurse rounds documentation and required RN oversight signatures
- Review assigned unit‑based and departmental checklists for accuracy and timeliness
- Communicate documentation or compliance gaps to appropriate staff and leadership
Staff Conduct & Administrative Performance Support
- Assist with monitoring and tracking staff conduct and attendance concerns, including:
- Attendance and tardiness patterns
- Cell phone and electronic device use during assigned duties
- Prepare preliminary documentation, coaching support materials, or corrective paperwork for leadership review
- Schedule and coordinate meetings related to conduct, attendance, or performance follow‑up
- Provide administrative follow‑up with staff as directed by nursing leadership
Administrative & Project Support
- Serve as primary administrative support to the Chief Nursing Officer
- Manage calendars, meetings, agendas, and departmental correspondence
- Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials
- Organize departmental files and workflow systems for accessibility and efficiency
- Assist with department‑wide communications and information distribution
Pay: $42.00 - $63.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42 - $63