RN Rehab Unit Clinical Care Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Sign on Bonus $10,000

"Competitive Rate" 

We have new nursing management and are looking to build a new strong nursing leadership team!

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation

• Great Benefits Package

• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the nursing activities performed by RN supervisors, LPNs, CNAs and nursing non-licensed staff during assigned shift

• Plan, assign and direct work

• Appraise performance, reward, and discipline employees

• Address complaints and resolve problems 

• Ensure patient acute needs are met

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive report from the off-going shift Nursing Supervisor and provide report to the oncoming Nursing Supervisor

• Make routine rounds on all units at the beginning and end of scheduled shift

• Perform data collection and assess residents as needed, within scope of practice

• Assist with the interpretation of data and nursing assessments and take appropriate action

• Ensure that the resident care plan is revised as needed; participate in MDS completion including CAAs

• Ensure adequate communication of changes in resident condition

• Perform employee coaching, counseling and disciplinary actions as required

• Understand and follow all HIPAA Guidelines

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels for all units, based on the approved staffing plan, through staff replacement and/or floating staff as indicated between units 

• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions, i.e. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.

• Take on-call as assigned by Director of Nursing

• Other duties as assigned in accordance with policies/procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines to ensure adequate and appropriate nursing care to all residents

• Complete Quality Assurance Audits as assigned

• Assist and observe during resident meal time as able

• Ensure that nursing personnel follow their respective job descriptions and facility policies and procedures

• Intermittently monitor medication administration and nursing treatment procedures

• Report, investigate and take corrective action for occupational exposures to blood, other potentially infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Report, investigate and take corrective action for discrepancies in physician orders, medication/nursing treatment errors, documentation concerns, etc.

• Complete all appropriate documentation with regard to resident, employee and visitor accidents/incidents. Notify all appropriate individuals and take appropriate corrective action

• Respond to all resident, family, visitor and staff complaints and grievances in a timely and appropriate manner.  Document all investigations and communicate information to Nursing Administration.  

• Review/report/investigate all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and misappropriation of resident property in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Attend mandatory in-service education programs and continuing professional education as needed

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all resident admission and discharge documentation.  

• Demonstrate competency for adequately preparing all information and documentation needed for routine provider visits.   

• Demonstrate strong resident assessment skills

• Comply with all Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center’s policies and procedures.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Current NYS RN License

• Must be familiar with current NYS DOH Regulations and Federal Regulations

• Professional experience in long term care preferred

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.