What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator - Behavioral Health position at Ottumwa Regional Health Center?
SUPERVISOR – BHU Program Director
SUPERVISES – Employees of BHU Unit
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Participating actively in development and accomplishment of unit goals.
- Supporting ORHC mission, vison, values, and goals
- Following ORHC and unit specific policies and procedures
- Identifying own learning needs
- Participating in orientation of new personnel and mentors new staff.
- Coordinating yearly competencies as requested for unit-specific activities under the direction of the Department Director.
- Assisting with growth and development of team members. Conducts departmental in-services for continuing education for the various staff of the department.
- Helps facilitate and maintain lines of communication with the various ancillary departments utilized by the department.
- Provides the Department Director with assigned reports for the department.
- Facilitate staffing and scheduling.
- Facilitate Productivity and payroll as assigned by the Department Director.
- Possess flexibility in own schedule to meet the needs of the department and as assigned by the Department Director.
- Organize unit supplies and orders necessary supplies as assigned by the Department Director.
- Assist in managing and monitoring quality initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Possess knowledge in the care of the acutely ill patient population, including assisting and mentoring staff with assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Ability to perform, assist, and mentor staff during procedures commonly performed in the BHU setting.
- Ability to perform, assist, and mentor staff during emergency situations within the department and the house for rapid response situations and resuscitation services.
- Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate patient flow within the department.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and augment compliance within the department.
EDUCATION
- ADN; BSN preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a BHU setting
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
- Must possess a current Iowa nursing license
- Current BLS & Handle with Care verification
Salary : $38,600 - $48,900