Sub Acute-Coordinator-Registered Nurse-RN

SUMMARY

Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in providing, planning, coordinating or managing nursing care, nursing services and health education to residents and patients in the Subacute Unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in ensuring Subacute Unit’s nursing and respiratory staff is providing quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.

• May assist with recruiting, hiring, providing orientation/training, and retaining a sufficient number of qualified staff in the Subacute Unit to carry out the responsibilities of nursing services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.

• Responsible for scheduling of nursing staff in the Subacute Unit and performing rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing and respiratory care.

• Responsible for maintaining administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments in the Subacute Unit.

• Maybe responsible for quality assurance, infection control, and the development of staff in the Subacute Unit as determined by the Director of Nursing.

• Helps develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule in the Subacute Unit that reflects the needs of the resident population.

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations in the Subacute Unit.

• Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications in the Subacute Unit.

• May occasionally be required to perform patient care duties in the Subacute Unit but will need to complete the staffing regulations as directed to the Subacute Registered Nurse Coordinator.

• In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the duties and responsibilities of the DON may be delegated to this position in the Subacute Unit.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with minimum 2 years experience in skilled nursing and/or subacute care required. Minimum of 1 year experience in management or supervision in skilled nursing or subacute care required.

• Proficient in computer

• NOC Shift

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

One to three (1-3) years experience in health care field, teaching, or training and development.

May be filled by LPN or a non-nursing individual who otherwise qualifies by way of experience or education.

Benefits

Paid Time Off-Vacation, Sick pay, Holiday, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave.

Health Benefits-Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance.

Retirement- 401(k) Plan