Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

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

Job summary

The Life Care Centers of America RN Unit Care Coordinator supervises and coordinates patient care on the unit, collaborating with patients, families, and nursing staff to ensure safe, high-quality geriatric care.

Responsibilities include directing daily unit functions, charting, coordinating care plans, and managing medications as ordered, while upholding Life Care standards and compliance requirements. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s) and active RN license.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs on the floor.
• Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services for best outcomes.
• Accurately prepare and administer medications as ordered by a physician.
• Respond in a leadership capacity to emergencies involving patient and staff safety.
• Coordinate patient care plans and services across the team.
• Exhibit professionalism and adhere to Life Care policies and code of conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Geriatric care

Education

Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s)

RN license

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