Unit Coordinator (RN) - Driftwood Nursing Center - FT -...

Job Description The Unit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the activities of personnel assigned to a designated unit within the facility. The Unit Coordinator works with nursing staff to ensure proper nursing care is delivered to unit patients, and provides direct nursing care to residents as needed. The Unit Coordinator ensures patient care is delivered within the scope of practice and applicable regulations. Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating the activities of personnel assigned to the unit Monitors and adjusts unit staffing as necessary Provides guidance to nurses who provide treatment and administer medications Assists patients and their families with escalated issues Acts as liaison with staff leadership on unit schedules and personnel Assists with the performance appraisal processes for assigned staff as delegated Responsible for delivering quality nursing care as part of a healthcare team Collaborates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans Evaluates resident needs through ongoing assessment and revises care plan based on changes in resident's condition Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident's condition Prepares and administers medications as ordered by a physician Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures supplies are maintained Performs additional nursing duties as assigned Communicates resident healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare team or provider Provides clinical supervision to License Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Registered Nurses Delegates and communicates resident care to appropriate team members based on skill, knowledge, and patient acuity Assures daily accurate, concise reporting, and documentation of resident condition and needs with appropriate follow-up Facilitates resident and family education on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs Qualifications Required Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited program with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing. Licensure: Current MS license as required for profession or temporary permit (valid for 90 days) for same. Experience: Three years in the specified clinical area or specified operational experience. Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Competency in team building skills with accountability to the team. Ability to effect change by assuming leadership roles in interdisciplinary teams and supporting the growth and development of the team members. Ability to communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, and community to meet the patient needs for the areas of coordination. Decisiveness when needed, integrity, responsibility, and accountability. Good written communication skills. Fair and rational. Ability to function in a clinical capacity.

Created: 2026-03-10