Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Paradise Valley AZ currently seeks an RN Unit Care Coordinator to supervise and coordinate patient care on the unit, working closely with nursing staff and families. The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to standards, and compassionate care.

The ideal candidate will hold an active RN license, a nursing diploma, CPR certification, and preferably 1 year of geriatric nursing experience. This is a day shift, full-time position at the Paradise Valley facility.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or RN license required.
• RN license active in the applicable state.
• CPR certification must be current.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care.
• Administer medication as ordered by a physician.
• Lead in emergencies and coordinate care plans.
• Maintain patient rights and safety standards.
• Foster professional relationships and confidentiality.
• Follow Life Care policies and code of conduct.
• Support evacuation procedures if needed.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Compliance

Education

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

RN license in good standing

CPR certification

Job description

Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Paradise Valley AZ

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Day

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