LPN Clinical Coordinator - Full-time - Newport News Lifelong Health

Riverside Health System • Newport News, VA

6d • $31 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Clinical Coordinator works under the direction of the Director of Nursing. This role is responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and executing resident care, and directing all activities to provide quality service. The position also assists in the supervision of the nursing team, develops care plans for the nursing needs of each resident through the MDS process, and ensures documentation compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, the LPN Clinical Coordinator assists with QA activities and Employee Health functions.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
• Nurse experience in long term care (Required)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Charge or previous supervisory experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, and assisting with the coordination of care for residents in our long-term care setting to include wound care, medication pass, audits, and ADL care actions.
• Participates in the "at risk" and care planning meetings and makes appropriate recommendations regarding resident care.
• Supports occupational health by administering vaccines to employees and coordinating with occupational health as needed. Reviews reports for trends or issues and works closely with occupational health and nursing administration to resolve issues.
• Assists with direct patient care as necessary, allowing resident choices within limits of capability considering safety/dignity issues and following policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity. Utilizes Interact process to assure proper documentation and follow through.
• Participates in resident care plan teams. Makes rounds when coming on and consults with nursing management regarding resident issues or concerns. Focuses on prevention, intervention and evaluation of wound management (pressure sores, etc.).
• Oversees restorative nursing program and ensures therapy supplies are available as requested by Rehab department.
• Works with DON/Nurse Manager on onboarding, orientation, staffing and supervision of the nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree