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Unit Secretary/Nursing Attendant - Behavioral Health Inpatient - Day/Evening
As a Unit Secretary, you will perform clerical duties and serve as the communication hub at the nursing station. As a Nursing Attendant, you will assist in patient care tasks as delegated by licensed nurses.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for graduates of a nursing educational program. Experience in customer service and proficiency with computers are necessary, along with prior clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
high schoolprofessional certificateCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationPatient CareComputer ProficiencyBasic Life SupportClerical Duties
Job description
Behavioral Health Services Inpatient – Unit Secretary / Nursing Attendant
Work in a 26-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit, featuring a 16-bed less acute unit and a 10-bed acute care unit.
Provide 24/7 inpatient psychiatric care including diagnostic assessments, stabilization, and personalized treatment plans.
Join a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatry, Nursing, Licensed and Unlicensed Professional Counselors, Occupational Therapy, RN Care Management, and Social Work.
Thrive in a supportive and engaging team culture that fosters personal and professional growth.
Access nursing leadership pathways, preceptorships, and a graduate nurse residency program to advance your career.
Benefit from educational support for nursing certifications and mentorship from a dedicated Nursing Educator, Clinical Managers, and a Licensed Professional Counselor leader.
Full-time schedule of 72 hours biweekly with 12-hour day and evening shifts.
Enjoy flexible self-scheduling—choose every third weekend or every other weekend patterns.
Receive shift and weekend differentials for added compensation.
Learn more about our safe staffing practices and low nursing turnover during your interview.
Full time (72 hours biweekly)
Shift: 12-hour Day/Evening (6 am-6 pm)
Every third weekend
Eligible for shift and weekend differential
Position Function
As a Unit Secretary, performs the clerical duties on the patient care unit while functioning as the focal communication source at the nursing station. As a Nursing Attendant, functions as an integral part of the patient care team by performing selected patient care treatments and tasks as delegated by licensed nurse. Is accountable for own action in performing duties as assigned and for which they are trained. Included is recognition and understanding of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the unit.
