Compassionate Registered Nurse & Care Coordinator

DCH Health System; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking an experienced nursing supervisor to oversee patient care for assigned units. The role involves coordinating care, supervising LPNs, PCAs, and non-licensed staff, and ensuring adherence to nursing standards of practice to foster positive therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

The position focuses on assessment, planning, and documentation of patient care, with emphasis on safety, education, and effective handoffs to ensure continuity of care across the

Responsibilities

• Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs.
• Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.
• Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
• Applies safety principles when performing care
• Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan.
• Provides accurate handoff

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking an experienced nursing supervisor to oversee patient care for assigned units. The role involves coordinating care, supervising LPNs, PCAs, and non-licensed staff, and ensuring adherence to nursing standards of practice to foster positive therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

The position focuses on assessment, planning, and documentation of patient care, with emphasis on safety, education, and effective handoffs to ensure continuity of care across the