Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)
About The Position
The RN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance. Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together. A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
- Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Advanced knowledge in field of practice.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit.
- Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor.
- Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact which allows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being.
- Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician.
- Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety.
- Coordinate patient care plans and services.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Benefits
- Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
- Student loan repayment (only if ED approved)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
- Life insurance, short/long term disability
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
