Clinical Coordinator

Position Summary

The Clinical Coordinator assists the Nurse Manager in the directing, planning, evaluating, and coordinating of Member care on a nursing unit.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the completion of MDS.
• Assists in the review process to maintain accurate care cards.
• Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Provides supervisory oversight on the nursing unit to ensure quality of care through: regular daily rounds; audit completion; care card review; monitoring compliance with turning and positioning; meal monitoring; coaching and teaching of staff on unit as issues occur; and providing family members with Member information.
• May be responsible for 1:1 staff teaching on the nursing unit.
• Assists with unit medical rounds.
• Aids in the auditing of quality of care and compliance with systems on a specific nursing unit.
• Aids the Nurse Manager in counseling and coaching.
• Provides input to the Nurse Manager for staff performance evaluations.
• Oversees staff compliance with mandatory in-services and schedules staff for programs to ensure attendance.
• May participate in the weekly interdisciplinary care plan meeting.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Ensures that all Members are receiving the necessary care and services to enhance and promote quality of life.
• Documents all required Member care information accurately and timely in My Unity.
• Responsible for unit management in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• May be responsible for providing unit coverage on weekends or evenings and nights as necessary.
• Supports Departmental philosophy, goals, policies and procedures.
• Aids in the completion of Member documentation and monitoring for accuracy and timeliness.
• Notifies Member families with changes to Member plan of care.
• May be responsible for a unit medication pass when staffing levels are not optimal.
• Complies with HIPPA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
• Ensures that Daily Team Conference is held on assigned nursing unit.
• Responsible for Member/Patient weight monitoring and documentation.
• Daily accountability to ensure all CNA documentation is complete.

Other Job Functions

• Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift (ready to work at beginning - start of shift) and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes personal and vacation
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required by the position and/or approved by management
• Have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly” service-oriented personality
• Abside by work-related / job procedures and organization policies; (refer to the Employee Handbook)

Qualifications of the Position

• Education: Graduation from an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Experience: At least five years of progressive nursing experience.
• Skills: Ability to meet the public and participate in professional programs.
• Licenses / Certifications: Current New York State Registration and License.

Conditions of Employment

• Work is performed in a clean, well lit, “Home-Like,” nursing Home setting.
• Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).
• Physical Requirements Refer to Physical Requirements form.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Friendly Home.
• May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Members or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Members, visitors and team members during emergency situations.

Pay Range

$33.99 - $36.05 per hour