Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Ocala•Ocala, FL

About The Position

The RN Unit Care Coordinator supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit. The role involves interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others, and must be performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator directs unit nurses and CNAs, provides and coordinates patient care and services, and supports patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Requirements

Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing).
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (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 action.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and 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

One year of geriatric nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs, providing leadership on the floor.
Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact.
Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician.
Respond in a leadership capacity to emergencies related to patient and staff safety.
Coordinate patient care plans and services.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and Life Care standards; maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships.