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Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Hixson

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

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$7,500 Sign-On Bonus: Position Summary: The RN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements: * Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing) * Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment. * One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred * CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Specific Job Requirements: * Advanced knowledge in field of practice * Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action * Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility * Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department * Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation * Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. * Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information * Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures * Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions: * Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor * Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner * Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact which allows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being * Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician * Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety * Coordinate patient care plans and services * Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients * Assist in the evacuation of patients * Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance * Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment * Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team * Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours * Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills for this role

Medication administrationCare plan developmentPatient chartingCare coordinationClinical team leadershipNursing department supervisionPatient advocacyPatient safetySanitationDecision makingPatient emergency assistance

Certifications

BLSCPR

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state, must maintain in good standing
  • Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
  • One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
  • BLS Certification
  • Advanced knowledge in field of practice
  • Knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post acute care facility

Benefits

  • $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

About the employer

Life Care Center of Hixson
Nursing Home

You are looking at Life Care Center of Hixson in Chattanooga, Tennessee (37343). This is a Life Care Center site in the Hixson area — a long-term and post-acute setting rather than a large hospital campus — and the public…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Located in Hixson within the Chattanooga, TN area
  • Chattanooga cost of living about 8% below the national price level
  • No state income tax in Tennessee

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Living in Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga sits along the Tennessee River, framed by the Appalachian foothills. The revitalized Southside district and Walnut Street Bridge give the city a walkable, outdoorsy feel. Nurses relocating here find mid-size affordability, a growing medical corridor, and easy weekend access to trails, rivers, and mountain overlooks.

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Metro price level · Chattanooga area
91.5
8% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,256/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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