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RN UNIT CARE COORDINATORLawrenceville, GAAPPLY NOWRN UNIT CARE COORDINATORLife Care Center of LawrencevillePosition type:Full-timeShift: Day shiftPosition SummaryThe 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
Must possess a nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
Must be 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
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
Must have advanced knowledge in field of practice
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: supervisory responsibilities,, charting and documentation,, direct patient care,, drug administration, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must 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
Must be able to effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor
Must be able to chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner
Must be able to 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
Must be able to accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician
Must be able to respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety
Must be able to coordinate patient care plans and services
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Benefits for Full-Time Associates
medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage
401(k)
paid vacation, sick days and holidays
An Equal Opportunity EmployerLCAD 140491Lawrenceville, GAAPPLY NOW