Unit Specialist II-Days-LOH Mill Street

Position Highlights:

• Position: Unit Specialist II
• Hourly Pay Range: $19.89-$28.84. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Location: LOH Mill Street- Naperville
• Full Time
• Hours: Days- 7am-3:3pm

What you will do:
With minimal supervision provides administrative support to unit managers and provides support to the nursing and the counseling staff by organizing group materials, handbooks and clinical materials according to unit specific needs. Completes clerical and clinical projects assigned by unit manager. Provides clerical support, including typing general correspondence, memoranda, forms and the like. Performs other related duties such as filing materials, posting information, greeting visitors and answering telephones. Performs direct clinical care to patients as directed by the charge nurse.

• Prepares and maintains a supply of unit specific materials utilized during the admission and discharge process.
• Collaborates with team to assist in the development of materials to enhance psychoeducation. Participates in program development actions as directed by the unit manager.
• Reports escalating patient behavior to the appropriate staff and may intervene as needed.
• Assists with escorting patients to Edward as requested by staff.
• Assists with safety checks as requested by RN. Ensures patient safety by providing one-to-one supervision. Precautions records are accurately labeled. Ensures patient safety by conducting accurate safety rounds per hospital policy. Conducts safety check and contraband search on admission, as needed per hospital policy.
• Completes clinical projects assigned by the unit manager.
• Types letters, reports, tables, forms and the like from rough drafts, handwritten notes and/or report output. Proofs typed copy for typographical errors and submits items to supervisor for review.
• Sorts, classifies and files materials, catalogs and/or records. Updates records and files as necessary.
• Posts department information to records, logs and/or journals in accordance with specific instructions. Checks and verifies data appearing on forms and records and performs routine calculations.
• Responds to telephone or visitor inquiries with standard information requiring basic knowledge of office or department procedures. Forwards difficult and/or non-routine inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Generates, reviews accuracy of, and distributes routine reports and lists. Collates and assembles documents for distribution.
• Opens, sorts and distributes department mail.
• Performs related department duties such as entering data into computer system, requisitioning and storing office supplies and so forth as requested.
• Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program.
• Assists with specimen collection, vitals, EKG (if trained), as delegated by charge nurse.
• Assists with daily care assignments such as: safety checks, 1:1 monitoring, patient rounding, and specific group facilitation.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree Required Or
• Bachelors Degree Human Resources Management Required
• 1 Year of experience providing direct patient care in a psychiatric milieu
• Maintain information as highly confidential
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision
• The ability to identify escalating behavior
• Proficiency in the use of personal computer software
• Time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology
• Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living
• Prior experience with therapeutic limit-setting and milieu management
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office software
• Valid Illinois Driver's License Required And
• CPR or BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 90 days of employment and remains compliance per hospital policy Required And
• CPI Certification - Crisis Prevention Institue (CPI) is required within 90 days of employment and remains compliance per hospital policy Required

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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