Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-call rotation

Full-time days

Job summary

Life Care Center of Longmont seeks a Unit Care Coordinator (RN) to supervise and coordinate patient care on a busy unit, ensuring compliance with laws and Life Care standards. The role requires leadership and strong communication with patients, families, and nursing staff.

This is a full-time day shift with on-call rotation and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Applicants must hold an active RN license and a nursing diploma; geriatric nursing experience is preferred, and CPR certification is required or

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in the applicable state
• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and kept current

Responsibilities

• Direct daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide floor leadership
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Coordinate patient care plans and services
• Provide and administer medications as ordered by a physician
• Respond to emergencies related to patient and staff safety
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct per Life Care policies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care

Skills

Unit leadership

Interpersonal communication

Patient care coordination

Education

Nursing diploma (AA or BSN)

Job description

Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Longmont

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 46.08 Pay Rate Minimum: 35 Shift: Days

$3,000 Sign On Bonus!! Full time days Sun.-Thurs. and on call rotation.

Life Care Center of Longmont has excellent longevity in the leadership team making it a great place to grow your career! We are proud to be recognized for the following:

• 4.8 Average Google star rating based on 637 reviews
• US News and World Report Best Nursing Homes for 2026 for both long term care & short term rehab
• \"800 Club\" in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com.
• 5 Star CMS rating for Quality Measures

Full time Unit Manager leadership role (position requires an on call rotation).

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