Treatment Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

The Life Care Center of Ooltewah is seeking an experienced RN Treatment Coordinator to deliver primary skin care to residents under physician supervision and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating patient needs, coordinating with the nursing team and IDT, educating CNAs on skin care, and ensuring confidentiality and compliance throughout care delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing and an active RN license.
• CPR certification required or obtained during orientation; must stay current.
• Wound care and geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care and manage skin disorders.
• Educate CNAs on proper positioning, training, and skin care.
• Assess patients and revise treatment plans with physicians and IDT.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Life Care policies and procedures.
• Exhibit professionalism and strong patient service orientation.

Skills

RN

Wound care

Geriatric care

Team education

Patient assessment

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Nursing

RN license in good standing

Job description

Treatment Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Ooltewah

Employment Status: PRN Shift: Day

Position Summary

The RN Treatment Coordinator provides primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of patients’ attending physicians in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Prior wound care experience preferred
• 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 training

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary/secondary lesions
• Work with nursing team to educate CNAs as to proper positioning, training, and skin care
• Must be able to evaluate patients’ needs through ongoing assessment and revise treatment plan through coordination with physician and interdisciplinary care team (IDT)
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• 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 language