DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
NURSING ENGAGEMENT COACH
Leads daily nursing operations. Resource for residents, family and staff with questions or concerns regarding resident care that cannot be answered by the direct service staff. Collaborates closely with the Lead Nursing Engagement Coach (Director of Nursing) and Resident Life Coordinator to ensure that resident needs and preferences for clinical care and a meaningful daily routine are integrated and met and a culture of engagement is nurtured and upheld.
Coordination/assistance to maintain quality documentation by the nursing staff.
Collaboration with primary provider (or designee) and nursing staff to clarify orders and concerns about physician assessments and findings, diagnostic/lab values, etc.
Performs nursing assessments including MDS and Admissions assessments
Oversight of nursing plan of care and collaboration with other disciplines to ensure resident well-being.
Walking rounds and oversight of hands-on care with a special emphasis on the most acute and end-of-life residents to ensure the highest quality of care
Coaches and teaches skill sets and appropriate approaches in the moment.
Full-time: Friday through Sunday, 7am-7:30pm.
Occasional requirement to cover open shifts.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
BSN required
Current, unencumbered license as Registered Nurse in North Carolina, or qualified to obtain NC license (NC license must be granted prior to hiring).
Current certification in CPR – Adult Module (American Health Association or American Red Cross).
Additional Requirements:
Maintain technical skills related to medication administration, as well as all skills needed to provide hands-on care as a Registered Nurse, particularly for infrequently performed procedures to provide technical assistance to staff as needed.
Attend courses/classes as needed to enhance needed Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position.
Experience:
2-3 years’ experience as RN
1-2 years’ supervisory experience
Long-term care and/or geriatrics experience preferred