RN Unit Coordinator (Short-Stay Unit)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Our RN Unit Coordinator (RNUC) serves in a critical position at LB Homes. The RNUC will be responsible for overseeing the Short Stay Unit of our long term care facility. Performs Registered Nurse functions in cooperation with and as assigned by our Director of Nursing (DON). Communicates and collaborates with contracted staff, healthcare organizations and personnel to plan and deliver exceptional care and services to each resident based on their needs and assessments. This role includes management abilities in addition to nursing.

Shift:

Day Shift plus every 4th weekend.

Starting Pay:

$39.00/hour, with $1.00 evening and night shift differential and $5.50/hour weekend differential. Additional $2.00/hour for a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; credit given for experience

Benefits:

Your benefits may include:

• Paid Vacation and Earned Sick and Safe Time
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• HSA and Limited Flexible Spending Plan
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Accurately observes and evaluates situations and provides leadership and direction. Secures additional organizational and professional assistance as indicated.

• Implements care delivery systems in the Nursing Home.

• Maintains an attitude of respect and dignity toward all individuals: families, staff and residents. Communicates effectively and in a courteous manner.

• Completes timely pre-admission and scheduled clinical assessments and care planning for all residents as assigned.

• Provides clinical leadership to care staff.

• Ensures all staff's compliance with LB Homes Employee Handbook.

• Collaborates with the DON to direct, supervise, evaluate and document performance of all staff working in the nursing home.

• Leads, manages and holds each staff accountable to ensure compliance with resident care plans, facility policies and procedures and LB Homes Core Values.

• Monitors use of facilities and staff time to ensure effective use of resources. Assesses the need to adjust staff, equipment and services and plans accordingly with the DON.

• Supports and participates in the onboarding and training activities for new LB Homes employees. Participates in staff training and continuing education in the nursing home.

• Performs and supervises activities and assignments with a commitment to promoting employee and resident safety.

• Recognizes an emergency situation and responds to it, providing leadership and direction to staff.

• Assures that resident care and services are performed following infection control standards, policies and procedures.

• Is responsible for compliance with the reporting requirements of the Vulnerable Adult Act including the investigation and immediate reporting of suspected maltreatment.

• Maintains accurate electronic health records which reflect care and services needed and provided and to store and process data and produce reports within HIM standards and HIPPA requirements.

• Collaborates with the DON to direct, supervise and evaluate staff performance to assure high quality care.

• Completes tasks and assignments as listed on the position task listing.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Associate's degree (two-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Nursing

Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Nursing

Experience:

1 plus years of Long-Term Care experience preferred

Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills and the ability to maximize use of web based Electronic Health Record software used by the organization

Certifications & Licenses:

Current Minnesota RN licensure

Current CPR certification

Other Requirements:

MDS experience required

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