UNIT COORDINATOR jobs in Shreveport, LA

The UNIT COORDINATOR maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit. Provides secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Being an UNIT COORDINATOR requires a high school diploma. Performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations. In addition, UNIT COORDINATOR typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an UNIT COORDINATOR gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as an UNIT COORDINATOR typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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UNIT COORDINATOR
  • UHS
  • SHREVEPORT, LA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities

    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!

    Job Summary:

    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.

     

    Education and Experience:

    High school diploma or equivalent.  One (1) year experience working with a psychiatric patient population and previous secretarial experience preferred.

    Knowledge:
                             

    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.

     

    Licenses / Certifications:  Must have Medical Assistant Certification, have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

     

    Environmental Conditions:

    General hospital environment.  Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior.  Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste.

     

    Physical Requirements:   

    Must have physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.


    Qualifications

    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.
    Mission Statement: To provide superior quality healthcare services that: PATIENTS recommend to family and friends, PHYSICIANS prefer for their patients, PURCHASERS select for their clients, EMPLOYEES are proud of, and INVESTORS seek for long-term returns.

    Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com/

    EEO Statement
    All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

    Notice
    At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.comor 1-800-852-3449.

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Driver
  • GREENWOOD RD,UNIT 300,SHREVEPORT,LA
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Now Hiring! Cash Paid Daily! Earn up to $15-$20 per hour. Buckle up, hit the open road and start making hungry people happy as a delivery driver for Pizza Hut®. That’s right, we’ll pay you to cruise a...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Assistant Manager
  • GREENWOOD RD,UNIT 300,SHREVEPORT,LA
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • To eat. To laugh. To share. That’s why people come to Pizza Hut. It’s the calling of our Assistant Restaurant Managers to make them feel like family with smiles, teamwork and dedication. If you’re an ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Coordinator
  • Rainbow
  • Bossier, LA FULL_TIME
  • Rainbow USA is recognized as one of the fastest growing junior, kids, plus, and petite, specialty apparel retail chains and has grown to over 1,000 retail stores! We have multiple retail lines that pr...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Unit Secretary
  • Encompass Health
  • Texarkana, TX FULL_TIME
  • Unit Secretary The Unit Secretary is responsible for: - Supporting the functions of the nursing unit by performing primarily clerical duties. - Serving as a resource for patients, families, physicians...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Surgery Unit A - RN (FT)
  • Ochsner LSU Health
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • RN - Surgery Unit A - Shreveport, LA - Full time At Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Appointment Setter - Work From Home
  • Away From Home Travels 2
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Appointment Setter (WFH) is a professional responsible for organizing and coordinating travel arrangements for individua...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Reviewer - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER - AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE WHISTLEBLOWER OFFICE (WBO) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisory Internal Revenue Agent (12 month roster) AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LBI - LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at:...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property Manager
  • ITEX Property Management LLC
  • Shreveport, LA
  • The Property Manager oversees all operational functions at the community. This includes maintaining positive tenant rela...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Office Clerk
  • U-Haul
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Location: 5805 Courtesy Lane, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108 United States of America Shop Clerk Ready to rev up your caree...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Front Desk Associate
  • Miracle-Ear
  • Bossier City, LA
  • We're looking for a driven individual who is passionate about helping others to become our next Front Desk Associate As ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Manager - Star Program
  • UHS
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Responsibilities Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Program Manager for the Star Program for Uniformed Services...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Shreveport is located in Northwest Louisiana. It is the center of the Ark-La-Tex region where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. It is also part of the I-20 Cyber Corridor linking the tech-centered Dallas-Fort Worth, Shreveport-Bossier, Greater Monroe, and Greater Atlanta metropolitan areas together. The city of Shreveport is 188 miles from Dallas, 98 miles from Tyler, and 41 miles from Marshall, Texas; 215 miles from Little Rock and 73 miles from Texarkana, Arkansas; and 250 miles from the state capital of Baton Rouge, 99 miles from Monroe, 69 miles from Ruston, and 30 miles from Minden, Lo...
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Income Estimation for UNIT COORDINATOR jobs
$33,839 to $42,653
Shreveport, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago