Hospital Unit Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

atheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny’s mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Matheny Medical and Educational Center currently has a career opportunity availalbe for a Full Time Unit Coordintor . The hours for this position are 8:00am-4:00pm.

Desired Qualities of a Unit Coordinator:

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Uses discretion and protects the confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs receptionist duties for the Nursing unit.
• Performs patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures.
• Manages all patient charts and reports.
• Performs data entry as required by the Nurse Manager.
• Manages the supplies and equipment on the Nursing unit.
• Possesses knowledge of computers and other office and unit equipment.
• Ensures that office equipment is in good working condition.
• Maintains current and accurate information on the bulletin board.
• Maintains reference books and Policy/Procedure manuals.
• Assists, as directed, during emergency situations. Knows where emergency equipment is located.
• Coordinates patients’ medical trips to outside providers.

Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $22 - $25 per hour.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities.

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