Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Position Summary: The RN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements: • Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing) • Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment. • One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.Specific Job Requirements: • Advanced knowledge in field of practice • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions: • Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor • Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner • Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact which allows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being • Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician • Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety • Coordinate patient care plans and services • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients • Assist in the evacuation of patients • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours • Read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer