UNIT COORDINATOR

UHS • Streamwood, IL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Coordinator manages the clerical functions of the nursing unit needed to support patient care. The role requires experience and knowledge of interventional and administrative duties that support nursing and patient care on the assigned unit. Staff must be flexible for reassignment to units serving varied populations.

The coordinator assists with the direct care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team, and supports unit programming that carries over therapy issues and provides leisure activities and activities of daily living for patients. The position is with the Child Unit at Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System, a 178-bed acute care facility in Streamwood, Illinois.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must maintain CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, and Handle With Care certifications.
• Knowledge of dual diagnosis, chemical dependency, and mental health patients.
• Knowledge of age-specific patient issues, limit setting, behavior management, and crisis prevention and intervention techniques.
• Knowledge and comprehension of regulatory agency standards, including DOH, DPW, CMS, and Joint Commission standards.
• Knowledge of staff development procedures and requirements.
• Ability to communicate orally, telephonically, and in writing.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and various software.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good documentation, organization, and time management skills.
• Effectiveness in decision-making and problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with a psychiatric patient population.
• Previous administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the clerical functions of the nursing unit necessary to provide patient care.
• Support nursing and patient care through interventional and administrative duties.
• Assist with direct care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team.
• Assist with unit programming, including carrying over therapy issues and facilitating leisure activities and activities of daily living for patients.
• Maintain required CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, and Handle With Care certifications.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED