Business Unit Coordinator jobs in Jackson, MS

JOB SUMMARY

The Unit Coordinator works closely with the Unit Manager to ensure the unit operates smoothly and safely, and acts as a resource for Nurses and Nursing Assistants. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.

Must be able to read, write, and understand written and verbal communication.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide a positive and professional representation of the organization.

Promote a culture of safety through reporting, documentation, prevention, and infection control.

Maintain competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and development in related scope of job role or practice.

Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and practices.

Demonstrate excellent customer service through attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

Adhere to the scope of RN practice as outlined by the MS Board of Nursing.

Supervise and support the LPN and Nurse Assistant.

Adapt to change and prioritize work.

Demonstrate reliable attendance, reports on time and is ready to work at the beginning of shift.

Complete assigned duties, willingly accept assignments, and assist others to complete work on time.

Willing to support unit’s staffing needs by occasionally adjusting work schedule, staying late or working additional time.

Establish a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork.

Establish a safe, compassionate, caring environment for residents and their family.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

Ability to lift and carry in excess of 50 pounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / ASSIGNED TASKS

• Works with leadership to establish long-term goals and plans for the facility
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel
• Oversees medical supply inventory and ordering of supplies
• Assists to monitor and control unit expenditures
• Coordinates resident appointments and transportation needs
• Provides staff education, consultation, and oversight based on facility policy, planned or identified needs, and regulatory guidance
• Completes various quality audits, logs, and checklists as assigned
• Assists with admissions, discharges, room changes, hospital transfers or returns as needed
• Assists to provide documentation oversight to ensure accurate and complete documentation of care in the medical record
• Promotes continuity of care by reporting activities, incidences, and changing resident needs or condition to the supervisor
• Demonstrates infection prevention behaviors, consistent hand hygiene, and use of appropriate PPE
• Recognizes safety risk and implements prevention plan for falls, skin breakdown and injury
• Conducts rounds throughout the shift to ensure quality resident care is performed
• Communicates with residents, family members, and other disciplines or healthcare professionals as appropriate
• Assists to monitor the Nurse and Nurse Assistant documentation and provide feedback for correction
• Assists to ensure compliance with standards and regulations on the unit
• Perform other job duties and tasks as assigned