LPN Care Coordinator

EveryAge•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

Lake Prince Woods, an award-winning, full-service continuing care retirement community, is seeking an LPN Care Coordinator for its Assisted Living & Memory Care team. The role participates in, assists with, and supervises clinical management functions to ensure quality health care and services consistent with regulatory requirements, facility policies and procedures, standards, and financial objectives. The LPN Care Coordinator supervises and directs nursing personnel on the assigned shift and performs nursing and other health care assignments, independently and alongside nursing staff. Duties include direct resident care, oversight of wound management and nursing care plans, and care delivered according to physician orders, nursing standards, and facility procedures. The position documents care, assists with compliance with Department of Social Services regulations and standards, and supports staff education, orientation, and competency development. The coordinator collaborates with administration, nursing personnel, physicians, community agencies, residents, families, and consultants; accepts on-call responsibilities as necessary; and responds to emergencies elsewhere on campus as needed.

Requirements

LPN license is preferred.

Nice To Haves

LPN license.

Responsibilities

Participate in, assist with, and supervise clinical management functions to support quality care and regulatory compliance.
Supervise and provide direction to nursing personnel on the assigned shift.
Perform nursing and other health care assignments, including direct care and oversight of wound management and nursing care plans.
Deliver care according to physician orders, nursing standards, and facility policies and procedures.
Document care in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility policies and procedures.
Assist with ensuring Department of Social Services regulations and standards are met.
Assist and teach unit staff in resident care, resource utilization, regulatory compliance, orientation, and in-service programs.
Work cooperatively with administration, nursing personnel, physicians, community agencies, residents, families, and consultants.
Participate in the selection, orientation, and competency evaluation of new healthcare staff.
Accept on-call responsibilities as necessary.
Serve as a role model and mentor for clinical staff.
Conduct educational presentations for clinical staff.
Ensure medications, treatments, and documentation comply with physician orders.
Instruct personnel in new nursing techniques, procedures, and equipment use.
Respond to emergencies outside the nursing unit on campus as needed.
Recognize changes in residents’ conditions and take timely, appropriate action.