Special Care Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Position Summary:
The RN Special Care 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 (associates or bachelors 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
Specific Job Requirements:

* Must have expert 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: 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 Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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 special care unit
* 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
An Equal Opportunity Employer