RN Unit Care Coordinator: Lead Patient Care & Team

Life Care Centers of America; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN Unit Care Coordinator to supervise and coordinate patient care on their unit in accordance with applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires an RN license, nursing degree, and preferably one year of geriatric nursing experience; CPR certification is required. You will lead unit nurses, manage care plans, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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 training.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Policy compliance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN Unit Care Coordinator to supervise and coordinate patient care on their unit in accordance with applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires an RN license, nursing degree, and preferably one year of geriatric nursing experience; CPR certification is required. You will lead unit nurses, manage care plans, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.