RN UNIT COORDINATOR - Skyline Healthcare Center-San Jose
San Jose, CA 95128
About the Job
SUMMARY
Provides and coordinates clinical services for residents / patients in the various units ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the delivery of quality resident care. · Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident / patient care including family issues. · Implements and evaluates all nursing procedures and systems relative to unit programming. · Makes nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the strategy of care. · Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the resident / patient. · Develops a plan of care and implements nursing care based on assessment. · Provides health education to patients and their families. · Participates in quality assurance activities. · Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications. · Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. · Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages. · May function as Unit Coordinator for specialty unit, such as Alzheimer’s unit, in which case additional duties may be required
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Valid State licensure as an RN
One to three (1-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing preferred.
Other certifications as required by State.
Proficient in the use of personal computer.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
