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Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Unit Coordinator

United States, Kansas City · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs. Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs. Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff. Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff. Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management. Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction. Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance. Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Job Responsibility

  • Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs
  • Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs
  • Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff
  • Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff
  • Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management
  • Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction
  • Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance
  • Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

  • High School Graduate
  • Bachelor Degree Nursing
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas or State of Missouri
  • Secure a Nurse Compact License (NCL) within 60 days of hire

Nice to have

  • Master Degree Nursing
  • 2 or more years of clinical experience
  • Professional Nursing Certification

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