Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Westminster•Westminster, CO

About The Position

The RN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing 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 the daily work of unit nurses and CNAs, coordinates patient care plans and services, administers medications as ordered, maintains accurate and timely documentation, and responds in a leadership capacity to emergencies involving patient and staff safety. The position also requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, dependable attendance, professional conduct, and adherence to company policies and compliance requirements.

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; certification must remain current during employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
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 relationships and confidentiality and to follow company policies 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’ highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Prepare and administer medications 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.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, and follow company policies, the Code of Conduct, and compliance training requirements.