Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)
About The Position
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way is an all-Medicare skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility affiliated with Life Care Centers of America. The RN Unit Care Coordinator supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit through contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role provides leadership to unit nurses and CNAs and supports patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma, associate’s degree in nursing, 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; 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 post-acute care facilities.
- Ability to perform competency duties including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- One year of geriatric nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs and provide leadership on the floor.
- Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact.
- Prepare and administer medication accurately as ordered by a physician.
- Respond in a leadership capacity to emergencies involving 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, facility practices, procedures, and company policies.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships, and complete required compliance training.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Healthcare flexible spending accounts and healthcare savings accounts
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- 401(k) savings plan
- Student loan reimbursement up to $9,000
- Continuing education tuition reimbursement of $3,000 per year
- CEUs, BLS, and CPR provided in-house at no cost to applicable employees
- Employee referral reward program
- PerkSpot employee discount program
- Employee assistance program
- Career advancement and development opportunities
- Fit-for-Life employee wellness program
- Free on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
