Resident Care Coordinator (LPN)

About the role

The Resident Care Coordinator plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate with the Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall functions of resident care services in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Sunday-Thursday
• Maintain a current reference of written nursing material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident.
• Communicate nursing services schedules with other services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment needs of the nursing department.
• Prepare and plan the nursing service department’s budget and staffing plan.
• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Communicate with health care providers in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• Follow clinical programs including risk management, infection prevention, quality and staff development.
• Complete an initial assessment and develop service plan for assigned residents.
• Update, review, and transcribe the service plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and new health care provider orders.
• Communicate with health care provider to review treatment plans, complete orders, and progress notes in accordance with established policies.
• Review the resident’s health record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc. for implementation and follow up.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
• Communicate the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Communicate with written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
• Fill out and complete Risk Watch for accident/incidents involving residents or staff and submit to Director of Nursing.
• Complete and file assessments and all other health record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Review the resident health documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the service plan is being followed.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident’s care needs. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon arrival.
• Notify the resident’s attending health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
• Meet with your assigned support personnel (Housekeeping, Dining Services, Caregivers, etc.) to plan the shift services, programs, and activities and monitor tasks are completed as directed.
• Cookordination services with other members of the interdisciplinary team (Housekeeping, Dining Services, Nursing, etc.) to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
• Aid in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.
• Review medication administration record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the health care provider’s order.
• Report concerns to your supervisor.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel.
• Aid in developing work assignments, schedule duty hours, and assist and supervise nursing staff to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Aid in staff development.
• Formally and informally monitor performance of personnel and ensure adjustments/corrections are made by using coaching, counseling, and discipline methods.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Executive Director to resolve staff performance issues including those that may lead to termination.
• Complete timely performance evaluations as directed.
• Review complaints and grievances, complete investigations, and work with the Director of Nursing for a plan of action and resolution.
• Participate in the planning, conducting and scheduling of timely in service and orientation training classes that meet state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• 2 years care experience preferred.
• 1 year experience in nursing preferred.