In 1910, Dr. Jennie Schofield and a group of community volunteers founded the “Wheel Chair Home” as a not-for-profit home for seniors in Western New York. Today, Schofield continues to provide high quality health care services in our rehab and nursing facility and community-based health care programs.

We strive to always follow our mission: Provide knowledgeable and compassionate care that enhances the lives of those we serve. If you are looking for a role that continually gives back with what we strive to do, please apply!

Our employees enjoy numerous benefits and perks including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with a company match
• PTO
• Employee Assistant Program
• Sign On Bonuses!
• Referral Bonuses!
• ...and more!

There's never been a better time to join our team!

The nursing Unit Coordinator is responsible for the overall assessment of, planning for, and coordination/deliverance of resident care and supervision of nursing personnel for assigned unit.

Qualifications

A. Education and Training - Current New York State Professional Nurse Registration, preferably a B.S. in Nursing. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Interest in developing nursing and management abilities and furthering education in these areas through membership in professional organizations and/or participation in workshops and seminars.

B. Experience - Previous experience as a supervisor or head nurse in long term care preferred.

C. Character - Must possess good moral character, compassion for the elderly, have the ability to manage licensed and allied nursing personnel, and create/maintain good staff relationships; must maintain all information in the strictest of confidence.

D. Interpersonal skills - must possess the ability to communicate in a calm, non-threatening manner with residents, families, volunteers multidisciplinary team and co-workers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The nursing Unit Coordinator is responsible to the Assistant Director of Nursing and Resident Care Services. The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision making, and initiative. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

A. Perform comprehensive resident assessments using the accepted resident assessment instrument.

B. Coordinate interdisciplinary planning of care with all other appropriate staff.

C. Ensure compliance with care plan protocols through inter-shift communication within the Nursing Unit.

D. Attend initial team care conferences with attending physicians.

E. Attend required resident care plan meetings.

F. Coordinate discharge planning.

G. Conduct staff conferences, at least monthly.

H. Perform duties as listed on job description for Unit Supervisor as necessary.

I. Assess residents as necessary to ensure timely revisions of comprehensive care plan.

J. Introduce, observe and supervise new procedures.

K. Consult with nursing staff regarding nursing procedures and recommend nursing policies.

L. Assume administrative responsibility in the absence of other administrative personnel.

M. Arrange for or provide resident/family counseling, if necessary, and in conjunction with Social Services.

N. Provide information and/or resolve resident care problems.

O. Identify those components of the nursing regimen which may be delegated to allied nursing personnel and provide teaching guidance when necessary.

P. Assign, re-assign staff to meet staffing needs.

Q. Interpret principles of good management to nursing personnel and implement application of these principles in daily work in cooperation with other departments.

R. Assess unit needs by making periodic rounds of unit.

S. Supervise implementation of nursing regime for assigned residents, including evaluation and revision of regime as indicated.

T. Communicate to physician, family or designated representative, condition changes occurring with the resident or significant events R/T the resident, in a timely fashion.

U. Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used; give or direct emergency treatment required by residents or personnel; notify physician in the case of accidents; complete incident/accident reports.

V. Counsel/discipline nursing personnel when necessary including verbal and written warnings, post suspension follow-up, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Nursing and Resident Care Services and the Director of Nursing and Resident Care Services.

W. Collect statistics, prepare and submit records as required, maintain accurate records and emphasize confidentiality of resident information.

X. Ensure the appropriate documentation of resident assessments and conditions/events.

Y. Assist in establishing and maintaining good personal and public relations.

Z. Assess unit needs, conditions, resources and make changes essential to delivery of appropriate nursing care services.

AA. Coordinate new employee orientation, including assessing skill proficiency, safety and competence in assuming responsibilities of position.

BB. Assess employee performance with audit tools and performance evaluation, within specific time frame providing ongoing feedback to employee.

CC. Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.

DD. Perform other related duties as required by their manager.

V. General Duties and Responsibilities

A. Participate in all department meetings, mandated inservices, and assigned committees.

B. Maintain a positive and professional relationship with residents, registrants, family members, legal representatives and visitors.

C. Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all personnel, including supervisors, co-workers and volunteers.

D. Follow all safety regulations and precautions at all times; use protective devices as required.

E. Wear and maintain proper uniform/clothing as established in the uniform dress code policy, including name tag identification. Maintain acceptable personal hygiene.

F. Maintain confidentiality and resident/patient/registrant rights.

G. Maintain confidentiality of all issues and subject matters, including records, reports, data and other related sensitive materials.

H. Maintain an acceptable attendance rate.

I. Follow all laws, rules and regulations of the Federal and NYS Health Codes in regard to the department and overall organization operations.

VI. Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities

A. Plan, develop, organize, implement and evaluate the department’s work as appropriate.

B. Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel.

C. Provide leadership by being an appropriate role model to others.

D. Advocate the purposes, goals and policies of the company and affiliate organizations.

E. Provide departmental personnel with ongoing feedback, including timely evaluations of staff, counseling of employees and taking disciplinary action when necessary.

F. Provide effective supervision, ensuring all staff abides by all government laws, rules and regulations that affect patients, families, coworkers and volunteers of the company and affiliate organizations.

G. Use any resources available to create ideas, programs or more effective practices that will benefit the organization, department and/or staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to provide us with proof that you have been FULLY vaccinated against the COVID-19 Virus?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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