Treatment Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Camellia Gardens of Life Care•Thomasville, GA

About The Position

The RN Treatment Coordinator provides primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of their attending physicians, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role involves identifying, managing, and treating skin disorders and lesions, assessing patients’ needs, and coordinating treatment plans with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The coordinator also works with the nursing team to educate CNAs about positioning, training, and skin care. The position requires an active Registered Nurse license in good standing in the applicable state, along with CPR certification that remains current during employment. Prior wound care and geriatric nursing experience are preferred. The coordinator is expected to deliver quality nursing care, maintain professional relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies and compliance procedures, and demonstrate dependable attendance, sound judgment, and a positive approach to patient service.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active RN license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to perform in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, harassment and compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Prior wound care experience.
One year of geriatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality nursing care to patients.
Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary or secondary lesions.
Work with the nursing team to educate CNAs about proper positioning, training, and skin care.
Assess patients’ needs on an ongoing basis and revise treatment plans in coordination with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Communicate and function productively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, department procedures, and company policies.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.