Unit Clerk

UHS•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

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! 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. Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. 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. Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com/ About Universal Health Services 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 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
One (1) year experience working with a psychiatric patient population and previous secretarial experience preferred.

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.