UNIT COORDINATOR

Responsibilities Unit Coordinator Full-Time (10-Hour Shift) 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. Must possess experience and knowledge of interventional and administrative duties necessary to support nursing and patient care on assigned unit.

Assists in the direct care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team.

Assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living for patients on the unit.

• Must possess knowledge of dual diagnosis / chemical dependency / mental health patients; age-specific patient issues, limit setting and behavior management, crisis prevention and intervention techniques;
• knowledge and comprehension of regulatory agency standards (DOH, DPW, CMS, Joint Commission, etc.); staff development procedures and requirements;
• ability to communicate orally, telephonically, and in writing; working knowledge of computer systems and various software;

must maintain certification CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, and Handle With Care. Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player.

Good documentation, organization and time management skills are necessary. Must be effective in decision-making and problem solving.

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a -bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since .

We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $13.

4 billion in . During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94, employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Education and Experience : High school diploma or equivalent.

One year experience working with a psychiatric patient population and previous secretarial experience preferred. Licenses / Certifications : Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.