Unit Coordinator-RN

Description

The nursing Unit Coordinator is responsible to the Assistant Director of Nursing and Resident Care Services.  The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision making, and initiative.  The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

A.       Perform comprehensive resident assessments using the accepted resident assessment instrument.

B.       Coordinate interdisciplinary planning of care with all other appropriate staff.

C.       Ensure compliance with care plan protocols through inter-shift communication within the Nursing Unit.

D.       Attend initial team care conferences with attending physicians.

E.       Attend required resident care plan meetings.

F.       Coordinate discharge planning.

G.       Conduct staff conferences, at least monthly.

H.       Perform duties as listed on job description for Unit Supervisor as necessary.

I.        Assess residents as necessary to ensure timely revisions of comprehensive care plan.

J.        Introduce, observe and supervise new procedures.

K.       Consult with nursing staff regarding nursing procedures and recommend nursing policies.

L.       Assume administrative responsibility in the absence of other administrative personnel.

M.      Arrange for or provide resident/family counseling, if necessary, and in conjunction with Social Services.

N.       Provide information and/or resolve resident care problems.

O.       Identify those components of the nursing regimen which may be delegated to allied nursing personnel and provide teaching guidance when necessary.

P.       Assign, re-assign staff to meet staffing needs.

Q.       Interpret principles of good management to nursing personnel and implement application of these principles in daily work in cooperation with other departments.      

R.       Assess unit needs by making periodic rounds of unit.

S.       Supervise implementation of nursing regime for assigned residents, including evaluation and revision of regime as indicated.

T.       Communicate to physician, family or designated representative, condition changes occurring with the resident or significant events R/T the resident, in a timely fashion.

U.       Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used; give or direct emergency treatment required by residents or personnel; notify physician in the case of accidents; complete incident/accident reports.

V.       Counsel/discipline nursing personnel when necessary including verbal and written warnings, post suspension follow-up, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Nursing and Resident Care Services and the Director of Nursing and Resident Care Services.

W.      Collect statistics, prepare and submit records as required, maintain accurate records and emphasize confidentiality of resident information.

X.       Ensure the appropriate documentation of resident assessments and conditions/events.

Y.       Assist in establishing and maintaining good personal and public relations.

Z.       Assess unit needs, conditions, resources and make changes essential to delivery of appropriate nursing care services.

Qualifications

A.     Education and Training - Current New York State Professional Nurse Registration, preferably a B.S. in Nursing. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.  Interest in developing nursing and management abilities and furthering education in these areas through membership in professional organizations and/or participation in workshops and seminars.

B.     Experience - Previous experience as a supervisor or head nurse in long term care preferred.

C.     Character - Must possess good moral character, compassion for the elderly, have the ability to manage licensed and allied nursing personnel, and create/maintain good staff relationships; must maintain all information in the strictest of confidence.

D.     Interpersonal skills - must possess the ability to communicate in a calm, non-threatening manner with residents, families, volunteers multidisciplinary team and co-workers.  Is an advocate for the Schofield Residence, its purposes, goals and policies.

Salary : $38 - $40