LVN UNIT COORDINATOR FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Fremont Healthcare Center; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fremont Healthcare Center in Fremont, CA is seeking a qualified registered nurse to supervise and coordinate clinical services across units. You will assess resident care, implement nursing procedures, develop a care plan, provide health education to families, and participate in quality assurance activities.

Valid state licensure is required; BSN is preferred. The role involves collaboration with RNs, LVNs, and other staff, with flexibility to cover emergencies and unit-specific duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing preferred.
• Valid State registrations and certifications as required based on the programming of the unit.
• Note: Other incumbents may have specific training or education to ensure proficiency in the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality resident care.
• Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident / patient care including family issues.
• Implements and evaluates all nursing procedures and systems relative to unit programming.
• Makes nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the strategy of care.
• Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the resident / patient.
• Develops a plan of care and implements nursing care based on assessment.
• Provides health education to patients and their families.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages.
• May function as Unit Coordinator for specialty unit, such as Alzheimer's unit, in which case additional duties may be required.

Skills

Nursing

Education

BSN

Job description

SUMMARY

Provides and coordinates clinical services for residents / patients in the various units and is responsible for facilitating the interdisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality resident care.
• Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident / patient care including family issues.
• Implements and evaluates all nursing procedures and systems relative to unit programming.
• Makes nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the strategy of care.
• Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the resident / patient.
• Develops a plan of care and implements nursing care based on assessment.
• Provides health education to patients and their families.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages.
• May function as Unit Coordinator for specialty unit, such as Alzheimer's unit, in which case additional duties may be required.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing preferred.
• Valid State registrations and certifications as required based on the programming of the unit.
• *Note: Other incumbents (job code 7029) may have specific training or education in the healthcare field (other than as a licensed nurse) to ensure proficiency in the requirements of the position (i.e., Master's Degree, Registered Therapist, Para-medic, etc.).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises nursing care provided by RNs, LVNs, LPNs, and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.

HOURLY WAGE RATE RANGE: $40.00 TO $48.00 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

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