Resident Care Coordinator (RN or LPN)

Essential Job Functions

• Management Functions
• Develop, maintain, update, communicate and enforce facility and state specific written policies and procedures.
• Maintain a current reference of written nursing material.
• Communicate nursing services schedules with other services.
• Recommend equipment needs of the nursing department.
• Prepare and plan the nursing service department’s budget and staffing plan.
• Nursing Care Functions
• Conduct daily nursing functions.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
• Communicate with health care providers.
• Complete clinical and environmental rounds.
• Resolve issues with residents and/or family members.
• Communication/Documentation Functions
• Complete initial assessments and develop service plans.
• Communicate with health care providers.
• Review and transcribe service plans.
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Communicate department policies and procedures.
• Document changes in resident condition.
• Inform nursing personnel of resident needs.
• Medication Administration Functions
• Review medication administration records.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics.
• Personnel Functions
• Aid in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel.
• Aid in developing work assignments and schedules.
• Aid and supervise nursing staff.
• Monitor personnel performance.
• Complete performance evaluations.
• Handle complaints and grievances.
• Plan and conduct training classes.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with various individuals.
• Communicate effectively.
• Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience required.
• One (1) year of leadership or care coordination experience preferred.
• Current, active nursing license in the applicable state, in good standing, required.
• Experience in a long-term care, assisted living, or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Meet all applicable federal, state, and local requirements for the position.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has direct reports and supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach.
• Fine motor skills.
• Cognitive activities: Executes tasks independently, expresses oneself clearly and effectively verbally, concentrates on moderate details with frequent interruptions, visual acuity, hearing alertness.
• Environmental requirements: Potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.