Clinical Care Coordinator

Hillcrest Health & LIving • Papillion, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a clinically strong, organized LPN to provide clinical leadership and care coordination at Hillcrest Country Estates in Papillion, Nebraska. The Clinical Care Coordinator guides post-acute patients’ care from admission through discharge, supporting clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and a positive patient experience. The role combines clinical oversight, hands-on patient care when needed, nursing-team support, care coordination, and operational problem-solving.

The coordinator works with nursing staff and interdisciplinary partners to monitor patient needs, staffing, quality, safety, documentation, and compliance. The position also supports admissions, medication and wound-care oversight, care-plan updates, team development, and clinical improvement initiatives. The role participates in an established on-call rotation and may occasionally adjust hours or shifts to observe care, coach staff, or support operational needs.

Requirements

• Current Nebraska LPN license.
• At least two years of experience in skilled nursing, acute care, or post-acute care.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Confidence leading and supporting nursing team members.
• Strong knowledge of post-acute and skilled nursing care.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and determine appropriate next steps.
• Strong assessment and care-planning skills.
• Experience monitoring quality measures and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent organization and follow-through.
• Strong attention to documentation and clinical accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proactive approach to identifying concerns and implementing solutions.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and professional when situations change quickly.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive sitting, standing, bending, walking, and movement throughout the day.
• Ability to use electronic documentation systems and other healthcare technology efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to participate in the established on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• At least two years of supervisory experience in skilled nursing, acute care, or post-acute care.
• RAC-CT certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical care from admission through discharge.
• Help oversee daily and ongoing nursing staffing needs.
• Complete daily patient rounds and identify needs requiring follow-up.
• Monitor the neighborhood for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure call lights, infection-control requirements, and other clinical processes are completed appropriately.
• Review fall risks, incidents, and prevention strategies, and ensure care plans are updated as needed.
• Monitor skin-integrity processes, including weekly wound rounds and documentation.
• Review weights and other clinical information for accuracy and appropriate follow-up.
• Ensure Nurse Tech and patient care plans remain current as needs change.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary meetings and communicate clinical concerns requiring follow-up.
• Help ensure clinical tools and care pathways are used effectively to manage changes in patient condition.
• Prepare the neighborhood and care team for new admissions.
• Ensure appropriate nurse-to-nurse communication occurs before a patient arrives.
• Help create a smooth and welcoming admission experience for patients and families.
• Review electronic medication records for missed medications, unresolved concerns, and medication-pass compliance.
• Provide coaching, education, and clinical guidance to nursing team members.
• Partner with physicians, therapy, social services, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide direct nursing care when necessary to support safe staffing and quality care.
• Participate in leadership meetings and clinical improvement initiatives.
• Participate in and lead meetings as needed.
• Identify operational and clinical opportunities for improvement.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving to address department needs.
• Support team-member evaluations, coaching, and performance conversations.
• Participate in the established on-call rotation.
• Occasionally adjust hours or shifts to observe care, provide coaching, or support operational needs.
• Provide direct nursing coverage when necessary to help maintain appropriate staffing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance plan options for eligible team members.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Professional development, continuing education, and career-growth opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing team members to choose when they get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Country Estates and Hillcrest Health & Living.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level