Nurse Coordinator

Under the Nurse Manager's general supervision, the Nurse Coordinator is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by RN/LVNs and LSSs. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, facility, and as required by the Nurse Manager to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct the day-to-day functions of the LVN/RNs in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Rehab facility.

Ensure that nursing personnel assigned to you comply with written policies and procedures established by the facility.

Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions as needed to better the facility.

Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities.

Ensure nursing and staff adhere to the nursing handbook manual.

Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure residents' total care regimen is maintained.

Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required per policies and procedures.

Complete accident/incident reports as necessary per policies and procedures.

Notify NSH in the event of an emergency, receive direction from the on-call practitioners for resident care.

Perform administrative duties such as completing reports, evaluation, charting, etc.

Complete and enter required documentation in forms/EMR upon residents, admission, transfer, and/or discharge.

Clarify and review treatment orders with MLP if needed.

Report all discrepancies or variances to the Nurse Manager and AOC, e.g., call-ins, incidents/immediate needs that may occur during your shift.

Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are on hand to meet the residents' needs. Report needs to Nurse Manager.

Ensure narcotic records are accurate for the next shift.

Ensure report sheets are updated, and nurses collect labs and send them out.

Make rounds to ensure the nursing staff and personnel are performing their work assignment in accordance with NNC.

Notify residents' next of kin when there's a change in condition/injury/elopement/death.

At the end of your shift, provide the Nurse Manager with a recap of the night via email.

Notifies proper management in case of natural disaster, fire, water leak, etc. at the facility

Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Nursing degree required (LVN or RN)

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of floor nursing experience. Two years in a charge nurse position preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Must be BLS/CPR/FIRST AID certified

Must attend an aggressive behavior course

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Embody the Nexus GOPTIC Core Values as personal talents of Genuineness, Ownership, Positivity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Compassion for working with our patients. This position serves as a member of the overall team and is required to maintain a positive attitude towards all team members, patients, residents, visitors, contractors, vendors, and others. This position must also function as a positive supporter of the company and facility policies and procedures following the management team's lead and the administrative team excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail. The individual must be a self-starter with critical thinking skills and teaching skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that generally must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully:

This position primarily involves standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting to transfer patients daily.

This position requires using the arm, leg, and back muscles frequently and for extended periods and regularly involves both hands and legs.

This position requires regular work with equipment and movable parts.

This position requires work with hands in water and occasionally with or near chemicals.

Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by residents, multiple tasks, noises, interruptions, and work cooperatively as part of the health care team while maintaining a pleasant attitude.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.