What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIT COORDINATOR position at UHS?
The Unit Coordinator manages the clerical functions of the nursing unit necessary to provide patient care. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Service Excellence.
Service excellence is a part of all we do. Our standards include:
§ Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
§ Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, being accountable for actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
§ Practice teamwork by participating in decision making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.
Qualifications
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bloomington, IN 47404 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bloomington, IN 47404: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
