Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)
About The Position
The RN Unit Care Coordinator supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others. The role operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator directs the daily functions of 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. The role also includes documentation, medication administration, emergency response, care-plan coordination, and contributing to an interdisciplinary team.
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 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 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
- Supervise, implement, coordinate, and manage patient care on the assigned unit.
- 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 to support patients’ 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, facility guidelines, Life Care standards, and company policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
- Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
