Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Blount County•Louisville, TN

12h•Onsite

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively 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