Unit Clerk

Unit Coordinator Opportunity

Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Unit Coordinator! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health; help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us and hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment, then we are the employer for you! The Unit Coordinator at the Facility manages the clerical functions of the nursing unit necessary to provide patient care. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations. Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures adequate staffing on unit to meet patient demand and adjusts accordingly as needed.
• Manages nursing payroll and completes in a timely manner.
• Assists CNO and Nurse Managers with various administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.
• Manages PRN pool effectively and audits compliance with program.
• Advises CNO, Nurse Managers and House Supervisor of pending staffing issues. Is proactive in the resolution of said issues.

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Unit Coordinator position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience working with a psychiatric patient population and previous secretarial experience preferred.
• License: Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience: One (1) year experience working with a psychiatric patient population and previous secretarial experience preferred.

Hours: Determined by the Chief Nursing Officer, according to the needs of the facility.

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