Unit Coordinator - Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Unit Coordinator - Piedmont Geriatric HospitalTitle: Unit CoordinatorState Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager IHiring Range: $107,812 to $148,781Pay Band: 5Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Piedmont Geriatric HospitalRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesAs 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. This position will provide clear daily guidance, offer regular feedback, provide coaching as necessary, and handle performance management of staff. The Unit Coordinator will collaborate with clinical and support teams as well as participating in treatment team meetings and hospital committees as assigned. This position primarily works day shift; however, the Unit Coordinator is expected to provide leadership support based on operational needs. Responsibilities include oversight of the assigned nursing unit, occasional evening supervisory coverage, and participation in the House Supervisor rotation, which includes approximately every fourth or fifth weekend and assigned holidays.Minimum QualificationsConsiderable knowledge of geriatric and psychiatric/mental health nursing; supervisory/administrative principles and practices; basic budgeting and accounting; and legal requirements affecting Nursing services. Considerable ability to assess a changing patient environment and manage the therapeutic milieu. Considerable skills in advanced nursing procedures. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to evaluate clinical program and staff performance, to develop and refine standards of care, and to establish operational procedures and priorities. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. A typical day includes: walking and/or standing for up to 8 hours or more; bending and lifting, transporting patients in geri-chairs and wheelchairs. This position requires some shift work and the ability to work overtime hours when required. May be exposed to aggressive psycho-geriatric patients.Additional ConsiderationsBSN preferred. ANCC Certification in Adult Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing preferred. ANCC Certification in Geriatric Nursing strongly preferred.Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges as listed under Virginia Code 19.2-392.02. Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, 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. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. Benefits: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!Contact InformationName: Tricia WilsonPhone: 804-518-3339Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.virginia.gov