Unit Care Coordinator (Registered NurseRN) Resident Care Manager

Resident Care Coordinator (RCM)

Job Type: Full-time

Wage Range: $48.00 - $58.07 DOE

Sign-on Bonus: $7500

Benefits(full-time):

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

Student loan repayment (only if ED approved)

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Vacation six holidays one personal day and sick leave that begins accruing on day one

Life insurance short/long term disability

Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Accounts

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate asSkilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)that provide:

Long term carefor residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance

Short term sub-acute rehabilitationfor patients recovering from surgery illness or injury

Collaborative carethrough an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing therapy and medical staff working together

A diverse patient populationincluding individuals with orthopedic neurological cardiopulmonary and post-acute needs

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 (associates or bachelors 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 Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
• Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Manager