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Highland Ridge Rehab Center

Nurse Unit Coordinator RN/LPN

Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Highland, Illinois, United States, 62249


Long-Term Care Nurse Unit Coordinator Opportunity! Day Shift Opening!!

Highland Healthcare Center is seeking a

Nurse

Unit Coordinator!

Are you searching for a new career opportunity? Looking for a fresh start? If you have a passion for helping others and want to work for a skilled nursing facility that treats their employees like family, we would love to hear from you!

Highland Healthcare Center

is seeking a

Special Unit Coordinator

to join our expanding staff at our skilled nursing facility in Highland, IL! You will work hand-in-hand with our already wonderful and compassionate team.

We appreciate our employees and reward them for working hard. Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits, such as the following:Recently increased wages!Benefits Package Including Health, Dental, and VisionDaily Pay: On-demand daily pay benefit where employees can receive real-time access to earned wages.Strong Management TeamAccelerated GrowthPaid Time OffOvertime PayEmployee Assistance Fund- Apply for a grant when in need! Ability to donate PTOYour Job

Ensures life enrichment programs are in compliance with company standards, state, federal, and other regulations and meet Highland's mission, policies, procedures and standardsLeads programs with the residents daily and coordinates the programming assignments of associates, volunteers and entertainmentCompletes program documentation, as required by company standards or state requirementsPlans, coordinates, appropriately decorates, and participates in special events at the community including holidays, signature programs, family socials, educational and marketing eventsActs as a resource for associates and families coping with the changes dementia causes and knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and other dementiasCollaborates in the education of associates regarding dementia care including how to lead programs on an ongoing basis. This includes facilitating dementia focused in-services, computer based and situation specific trainingCommunicates positively with families regarding residents' personal needs and successesReports changes in residents' overall health to nursing staff, including changes in behavior; takes actions to address concerns in a timely manner and collaborates with the team in identifying interventions to address behavioral expressionsParticipates, maintains and monitors department quality improvement tools including the budget and supplies as assigned by the AdministratorSupports and partners with leadership in organizing the National Walk to End Alzheimer's team in the community or local areaPerforms personal care, housekeeping and dietary responsibilities, as needed, to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with company standards.Directly supervise certified nursing assistants. Assists Manager/Director/ED with hiring, training, and evaluating Memory Care Unit staffOther duties as assignedWho You AreProfessional with 2+ years of direct programming experience with older adults and persons with preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Have other qualifying skills? We want to hear from you!)Motivated and organized team-playerValid Illinois Nursing licenseBachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education or related field preferredDetail oriented, computer literate and have excellent communication skillsWho We Are

Our tight-knit community of expert professionals and dedicated staff serve the Highland community through specialized therapy services and rehabilitative care. With a particular focus on collaboration and communication with our patients and their families, we're committed to providing specialized services like:Long term stayShort term stayRehabilitationRespite services

Are

YOU

ready to make a change? We would love to meet you! Please apply to learn more.

Walk-ins WELCOME!

1450 26th St.

Highland, IL 62249

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration; however, its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.