Mental Health Unit Coordinator

Brentwood Hospital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA, seeks a dynamic Unit Coordinator to manage clerical functions of the nursing unit and support patient care. The role requires flexibility to work with varied patient populations and a commitment to a safe, nurturing environment.

The Unit Coordinator will handle staffing, payroll, and administrative tasks, collaborating with CNO and Nurse Managers. Brentwood offers comprehensive benefits and career development within the UHS family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience working with a psychiatric patient population and previous secretarial experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Hours: Determined by the Chief Nursing Officer, according to the needs of the facility

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Unit coordination

Staffing management

Clerical tasks

Payroll management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Secretarial experience preferred

Job description

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA, seeks a dynamic Unit Coordinator to manage clerical functions of the nursing unit and support patient care. The role requires flexibility to work with varied patient populations and a commitment to a safe, nurturing environment.

The Unit Coordinator will handle staffing, payroll, and administrative tasks, collaborating with CNO and Nurse Managers. Brentwood offers comprehensive benefits and career development within the UHS family.