Coordinator, Resident

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Webster Groves, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, is seeking a Resident Care Coordinator to function as a LPN/RN for Mother of Perpetual Help Residence. The Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) is responsible for ensuring the general wellbeing of residents and clients through the delivery of high-quality services in a manner that complies with applicable state laws and regulations. This position is responsible for the management and supervision of all resident care within the assisted living facility and assists in providing client care as requested by the Administrator. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting our residents in a mission-driven senior services environment.

Requirements

Must be a licensed nurse in the state of Missouri.
Previous work experience with a geriatric population.
Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relation’s skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities. Considerable initiative, judgement, and leadership skills are also required.
Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
Must be able to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to perform the essential physical/mental functions/requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Oversees the provision of high-quality care by the assigned nursing staff.
Plans and delegates the care assignments assuring effective scheduling on a 24-hour basis.
Provides case management services to residents, ensuring the completion of pre-occupancy screening, assessment/reassessment, transfers, and health care referrals with the resident’s family, the service associates, and other necessary individuals.
Facilitates and encourages family involvement with residents.
Facilitates each resident’s adjustment to the facility and observes each resident’s general physical and mental condition including review of resident charts, medications, special diets, and/or other orders.
Completes prospective resident’s Pre-Screening.
Completes resident Community Based Assessments (CBA) Individual Service Plan (ISP), Individual Evacuation Plan (IEP).
Provides and promotes customer service for residents, employees and visitors.
Monitors residents’ records to determine quality of service to residents and directs staff to implement needed change.
Monitors and maintains records reflecting resident’s general condition and needs, medication review, daily record of medication administration, physician orders, logging of the drug regimen review, monthly weight, record of referrals from outside services, and record of resident incidents and accidents.
Oversees and coordinates with the pharmacy all aspects of storage, control, destruction, and distribution of prescription and over the counter medication.
Documents, communicates and investigates resident, staff and visitor incidents, identifies safety hazards, and institutes corrective action in a timely manner. Shares the responsibility for providing and maintaining an environment that is conducive to the safety, physical and emotional wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors.
Oversees the implementation of all infection control methods and emergency procedures.
Orders all nursing care equipment and supplies.
Orders all medical and clinical equipment and supplies
Participates in the quality assurance program and other committees as directed.
Promotes and coordinates wellness activities.
Demonstrates the ability to function as a team member in sharing responsibilities for the administration of resident care in cooperation with all members of the team.
Orients new Licensed Nursing Staff members, works with staff to orientate new nursing staff members.
Develops in-service training and provides ongoing training of staff in order to provide high quality care consistent with the philosophy of assisted living.
Promotes and facilitates interactive problem solving with staff.
Responsible for scheduling all physicians services, clinics and resident appointments.
Assists medical staff with treatment and clinic procedures.
Provides and promotes customer service for clients, employees and visitors.
Oversees billing of all medical services.
Assumes responsibility of Mother of Perpetual Help in the Administrators absence.
Responsible for ensuring staff follows HR Policies and Procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.