Transitions Coordinator

About the role

Givens Estates Health Center is looking to hire a full-time Transitions Coordinator to support our Skilled Nursing team. The primary purpose of this position is to work under the direction of an RN in implementing the plan of care for residents, being responsible for the Restorative Program. This position acts as a liaison between formalized therapy and nursing to promote restorative nursing philosophy among all facility departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership through delegation of assignments to the Restorative team
• Partner with qualified therapists to ensure specific Restorative Program recommendations are followed through when a resident is discharged from skilled therapy
• Participate in identification of residents with restorative needs, collaborate with the care planning team and therapy team to establish goals and interventions to meet the residents' restorative needs
• Participate in the supervision of care provided to residents by RNs/CNAs including preventative measures for skin integrity
• Participate in Rehab/Restorative meetings to discuss each resident's restorative program from progress or lack thereof and make changes as needed
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

Requirements

• 1 year minimum experience as an LPN in a long-term care setting preferred
• Must have an unencumbered nursing license
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices

Benefits

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, and access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO), shift differential pay, and referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and access to AFLAC and Prudential Life insurance products

About Us

Givens Communities is a senior housing organization with a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. We promote Inclusion and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward-thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose-driven life.

We provide housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across Western North Carolina and have been doing so for more than 40 years. We currently have five communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.