CRV Health Services Coordinator/LPN

Clatsop Care Center Health District•Astoria, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Coordinator/LPN is employed full time and is directly responsible to the Administrator for ethical, professional, and adequate delivery of health services to residents. He/she will also facilitate and coordinate all health services employee educational requirements in accordance with State and Federal licensure for Assisted Living.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program of nursing education.
Current registration in this state.
Six months experience in an extended care facility.
Good mental and physical health, sound judgment and high moral standards, and a sincere desire to work with the aged and those with limited capacity for self-care. Patience and compassion are essential.
Ability to manage and supervise employees.
Interest and ability in teaching others and assisting them in their skills.
Capacity to develop and learn new theories, techniques and principles and implement them.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Willingness to attend workshops and institutes in field of Geriatrics.

Responsibilities

Functions within the scope of practice for a Licensed Nurse in the State of Oregon.
Participate in the development and implementation of any facility policies that affect the delivery of health care services.
Ensures that all medications and treatments are given in accordance with Physician Orders and coordinates the medication delivery system.
Meets with Consultant Pharmacist and facilitates actions in accordance with recommendations.
Coordinates and facilitates a quality assurance program for resident health care services.
Participates with the facility administrator and other department directors in development and maintenance of practices and procedures that promote infection control, fire safety, quality assurance and hazard reduction.
Coordinates and facilitates educational programs in accordance with licensure and facility needs, including new employee orientation and annual in-service requirements.
Participates with the Administrator in the hiring, coaching, disciplining and termination of employees assigned to health services.
Approves the schedule for Personal Care Attendants and coordinates the schedule for Personal Care Partners (Medication Aides/Team Leaders).
Coordinates resident’s individual service plan in accordance with rules for licensure and assures services are delivered in accordance with mutually agreed upon plan.
Negotiates Managed Risk Agreements when residents chose activities that are contraindicated to good health and safety practices.
Conducts an Admission Assessment to assure residents are placed at appropriate levels and that the facility has the ability to meet their need requirements.
Participates with the facility administrator in making budget recommendations and facilitates budgetary compliance.
The Health Services Coordinator shall be informed regarding resident’s conditions, including when a significant change in a resident’s condition warrants nursing or medical intervention.
Participates in those committee meetings as assigned by the Administrator.
Other duties as assigned by and in cooperation with the Administrator.