Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse)

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Colorado is seeking an RN Unit Care Coordinator to supervise patient care within a unit, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

You will direct nursing staff and CNAs, coordinate care plans, administer medications, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate documentation. This full-time leadership role includes an on-call rotation and collaboration to promote patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma (AAS/BSN) required.
• Active RN license in good standing.
• Geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage patient care within the unit.
• Direct nursing staff and CNAs; coordinate care plans.
• Administer medications and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Engage in mandatory compliance training and uphold patient confidentiality.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support continuous care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

The RN Unit Care Coordinator role involves supervising and managing patient care within a unit, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and facility standards.

Key responsibilities include directing nursing staff and CNAs, coordinating care plans, administering medications, and responding to emergencies. The position requires providing excellent customer service, maintaining accurate documentation, and promoting patient well-being.

Qualifications include a nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree), active RN licensure, and preferred geriatric nursing experience. Candidates must demonstrate advanced knowledge in nursing practices, decision‑making skills, and familiarity with laws and regulations governing post-acute care facilities.

Essential skills encompass leadership, communication, teamwork, confidentiality, and professionalism. The role involves physical activities such as standing, lifting, and moving intermittently throughout shifts. The coordinator must also follow company policies, participate in mandatory compliance training, and exhibit integrity in all actions. This full-time leadership position includes an on-call rotation to support continuous patient care.