Treatment Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

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

Job summary

Life Care Center of Elyria seeks a Treatment Coordinator (RN) to provide primary skin care to patients under physician supervision in a post-acute setting. This full-time role requires an active RN license, wound care experience, and CPR certification.

The position entails collaboration with the nursing team, educating CNAs on skin care, and coordinating with physicians to adapt treatment plans, while maintaining patient confidentiality and adherence to Life Care standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Active RN license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Prior wound care experience preferred.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of physicians.
• Educate CNAs on proper positioning, training, and skin care.
• Evaluate patients’ needs and revise treatment plan with physician and interdisciplinary care team (IDT).
• Deliver quality nursing care and exhibit excellent customer service.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow policies and compliance procedures.

Skills

RN license

Wound care experience

Geriatric nursing experience

CPR certification

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Treatment Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Elyria

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Sunday-Thursday

Live the Mission

Treatment and Nurse Supervisor Position- 4 days per week: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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