R.N. Resident Care Coordinator

Position Summary

Overview:

Duties:

• Directs the daily functions of the Nursing Assistants, LPNs, and RNs.
• Plans, supervises, and evaluates the delivery of resident care and activities.
• Provides nursing care. Ensures nursing procedures are followed accurately and timely.
• Counsels and educates residents and families about their health conditions.
• Conducts the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conference. Reviews resident care plans.
• Ensures medical supplies and equipment are maintained on each unit.
• Makes rounds to monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure they are properly administered.
• Performs quality improvement audits and serves on the QI Committee and Subcommittee.
• Assists in the implementation of quality assurance measures.
• Completes employee performance appraisals. Implements disciplinary actions as recommended.
• Reviews and investigates complaints and incident reports. Recommends corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as requested or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Nursing and medical practices and the laws and regulations that govern long-term care.
• Principles and practices of leadership and supervision of employees.
• Policies and procedures regarding infection control.
• Skill in:
• Preparing and administering medications and treatments.
• Supervising the quality of care and treatment provided to residents.
• Planning, implementing, and interpreting the resident treatment plan.
• Communicating effectively with residents and colleagues.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Working with ill, disabled, and elderly people within a long-term care facility and performing physical tasks such as lifting residents into and out of beds and pushing wheelchairs, etc.
• Ability to:
• Work independently and make decisions.
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Use critical thinking skills to solve problems.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing AND two (2) years of experience in a long-term care or health care facility OR an Associates Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma AND three (3) years experience in a long-term care or health care facility.
• Experience with MDS (Minimum Data Set) is preferred.
• MUST SHOW PROOF OF A CURRENT LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS A REGISTERED NURSE IN PENNSYLVANIA AND HAVE CURRENT CPR/BLS CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT.

Residency

Not required to live in Allegheny County

Veterans' Preference

Will be awarded to eligible candidates.