Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Omaha•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The RN Unit Care Coordinator supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit through interaction with patients, families, nursing staff, and others. The role is carried out in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator directs daily unit functions, coordinates patient care plans and services, administers prescribed medication, maintains accurate and timely documentation, and provides leadership during emergencies involving patient or staff safety. The position also requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and support for patients’ 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 and maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current throughout 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 post-acute care facility functions.
Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and 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

One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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 to support patients’ highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Prepare and administer medication accurately 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.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete required compliance training.