Unit Coordinator

* *Full-time* * *Weekly Pay* * *Health/Dental/Vision* * *PTO* * *Supportive Leadership* Spring Creek Rehab & Nursing Center is looking for Unit Coordinators to join our team! The Unit Coordinator is responsible for the well-being and nursing care of all residents assigned to him or her during his or her shift.
He or she provides nursing services following the patient’s treatment plan or physician’s directions, assesses patients and responds to and reports any changes in condition, distributes and charts medications, supervises the nursing assistants on duty, and responds to emergencies.
*Essential Functions* * Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization * Provide basic nursing care to patients within spring creek’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.
* Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or a Registered Nurse designee.
* Ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services to patients/clients and families/caregivers.
* Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Registered Nurse.
* Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care.
* Assesses and provides patient/client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
* Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards.
* Assists patient in learning appropriate self-care activities.
* Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
* Collect, track, and maintain patient history; record any new data.
* Take vitals, including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature.
* Administer medication, monitor medication doses and patient response.
* Change bandages, dressings, and feeding tubes as needed; insert and change catheters.
* Assist patients with personal hygiene.
* Help patients who need assistance eating and drinking.
* Collect specimens; deliver them to proper department.
* Set-up intravenous (IV) drip if state-certification allows.
* Provide emotional support to patients and patients’ families; listen to concerns and feedback.
* Report any unusual or drastic changes in patient behavior or symptoms; seek help when needed.
* Ensure rooms are kept clean and sterile.
* Documents and reports activity as required.
* Provides nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards.
* Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed.
* Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations.
* Supervises the nursing assistants on duty.
* Responds to emergency situations.
* Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
* Communicates with patients and families regarding treatment and care.
* Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required.
*Qualifications* * Current KY Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license * One year of relevant LPN/RN experience * Valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications * Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law *We want to hear from YOU! Apply today, walk-ins always welcome!* This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability.
No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.
This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Geriatrics Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed COVID-19 considerations: Vaccination or Exemption Required, Masks sometimes required.
License/Certification: * LPN or RN license (Required) * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person