RN Hospice Unit Coordinator

The McGuire Group•Tonawanda, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Northgate Health Care Facility is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator of Hospice to join its nursing leadership team. The coordinator oversees the clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit, ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and interdisciplinary coordination. The role is based in North Tonawanda, New York, and is a full-time, Monday–Friday position from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hourly rate is $34–$38, depending on experience, with a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500. Northgate Health Care Facility is part of The McGuire Group, which provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State. The facility has a CMS 4-Star Overall Rating and describes its workplace as supportive and team-oriented, with opportunities for employees to grow professionally and build meaningful relationships with residents.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
At least 1 year of RN experience in a long-term care setting required.
Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, and long-term care regulations.
Leadership ability to supervise, coach, and mentor staff.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate care across multiple disciplines and manage competing priorities.
Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
3–5 years of long-term care experience with supervisory experience preferred.
Experience with quality improvement, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical care and daily operations of an assigned nursing unit.
Supervise nursing staff, nursing assistants, rehabilitation aides, and unit support staff.
Conduct resident assessments and ensure care plans are implemented, updated, and followed.
Monitor resident conditions and communicate changes to providers, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Review provider orders, laboratory results, incident reports, and quality indicators.
Participate in care plan meetings, family meetings, QAPI activities, and interdisciplinary rounds.
Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, outside appointments, and resident services.
Ensure accurate documentation, medication management, and regulatory compliance.
Support staff education, orientation, coaching, and performance management.
Monitor infection control, immunization tracking, resident safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
Address resident, family, and staff concerns while promoting a positive care environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.