RN Unit Coordinator
Employment Type : Full-Time
Skilled Nursing and Rehab Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator at Regency Healthcare and Rehab
Rates STARTING at $27.50/hour!
Plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus!
Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Regency Healthcare and Rehab Center strives to provide comfort, happiness, and the highest quality care to each of our residents. We are currently seeking a compassionate RN Unit Coordinator for our rehab unit! Our employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits while supporting and encouraging one another in our day-to-day tasks. Our RN Unit Coordinators are critical members of our team, so we are currently offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus to the newly hired RN Unit Coordinator!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assesses and documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
- Accurately and promptly implements physician’s orders.
- Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.
- Initiates and leads team conferences in the development of individualized nursing care plans.
- Supervises directs and evaluates LPN’s RN’s and C N A’s.
- Administers medications start IV’s and perform treatment for residents and documents the treatment as required by Regency, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
- Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
- Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
- Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
- Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
- Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.
- Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to the extent permitted by the state practice act.
- Answer resident call lights and ensure that all residents are checked frequently.
- Any suspected abuse must be reported to the Director of Nursing/Administrator immediately.
- Perform other tasks as assigned
- Educational Requirements and Experience:
- Graduate of accredited RN School of Nursing
- Valid RN license in the State of Alabama
- Valid CPR certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Skilled in motivating and directing the workforce.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the residents and their family members, and at all levels of the facility.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Solicits resident/family feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community.
- Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
- Be responsible by taking ownership of Quality Care that shows dedication to serving our residents’ lives through empathy and compassion.
- Demonstrate commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.
- Enriches the facility culture by having fun.
- Recognizes the benefit of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.
- Effectively addresses resident/family members' concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is fair to all.