Unit Coordinator - Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: Unit Coordinator (Registered Nurse Manager I) Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital Responsibilities As the Unit Coordinator, this position plays a key role in supporting strong performance and a positive work environment, while delivering and ensuring high quality geriatric patient care. The Coordinator will provide clear daily guidance, offer regular feedback, provide coaching as necessary, and manage performance of staff. The role collaborates with clinical and support teams, participates in treatment team meetings and hospital committees as assigned. The Coordinator primarily works day shift but is expected to provide leadership support on an as‑needed basis, including occasional evening supervisory coverage and participation in the House Supervisor rotation (approximately every fourth or fifth weekend or assigned holiday). Minimum Qualifications • Considerable knowledge of geriatric and psychiatric/mental health nursing; supervisory/administrative principles and practices; basic budgeting and accounting; and legal requirements affecting nursing services. • Ability to assess a changing patient environment and manage the therapeutic milieu. • Advanced nursing procedure skills. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to evaluate clinical program and staff performance, develop and refine standards of care, and establish operational procedures and priorities. • Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. • Physical capability to walk/stand up to 8+ hours, bend, lift, and transport patients in geriatric chairs and wheelchairs. • Ability to work shift and overtime hours when required and exposure to aggressive psycho‑geriatric patients may occur. Additional Considerations • BSN preferred. • ANCC Certification in Adult Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing preferred. • ANCC Certification in Geriatric Nursing strongly preferred. Background Investigation All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre‑employment drug screening, including fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and education verification relevant to the position. Benefits Piedmont Geriatric Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plan options, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family/personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more. Equal Opportunity Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Veteran Preference Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. Veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members are encouraged to apply. Contact Information Name: Tricia Wilson Phone: 804-518-3339 Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.virginia.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr