Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Hixson; Chattanooga (TN); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

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Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Life Care Center of Hixson is seeking an RN Unit Care Coordinator to supervise and coordinate patient care on the unit. You will work with patients, families, and nursing staff to ensure compliant, high-quality care in a post-acute setting.

The role requires an active RN license, a nursing diploma, and CPR certification; a preferred 1 year of geriatric experience. This is a full-time, day-shift position with a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Formación

• Nursing diploma or higher required.
• Active RN license in good standing throughout employment.
• Prefer 1 year geriatric nursing experience.
• CPR certification required on hire or during orientation.

Responsabilidades

• Direct daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Coordinate patient care with staff and families.
• Administer medications as ordered by a physician.
• Lead in emergencies and coordinate care plans.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Conocimientos

RN license

Geriatric care

Leadership

Medication administration

Educación

Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)

RN license

Descripción del empleo

Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Hixson

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Shift: Day Shift

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Position Summary

The RN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• 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

• Effectively 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
• 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