Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Missouri seeks an RN Unit Care Coordinator to supervise, implement, and coordinate patient care on the unit, working with patients, families, and staff to ensure compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, an active RN license in Missouri, CPR certification, and preferably one year of geriatric nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state with good standing.
• Nursing diploma or higher required.
• CPR certification at hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership.
• Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate patient care plans and services.
• Administer medications as ordered by a physician.
• Respond to emergencies related to patient and staff safety.
• Maintain professional relationships and confidentiality.

Skills

RN license

Geriatric experience

CPR certification

Education

Nursing diploma (assoc. or B.S. in nursing)

Job description

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’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer