LPN RAI Coordinator

CHSGa•Macon, GA

3d•$30 - $33

About The Position

The LPN RAI Coordinator supports the Director and interdisciplinary team in coordinating patient assessments and care plans at Archway Transitional Care. The role facilitates communication among nursing center departments, patients, families, consultants, and other care team members; helps assess patients and develop timely, accurate care plans; and monitors the MDS process for accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. The coordinator also assists with staff education, care plan meetings, management reports, and other assignments as needed. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires an active Georgia LPN license and graduation from an approved LPN program or a nursing degree from an accredited college or university. The coordinator should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and have strong organization, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Physical duties regularly involve sitting, talking, or hearing; frequently involve walking, handling or feeling objects, and reaching; and occasionally involve standing.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN program.
Active LPN license to practice in the State of Georgia.
Proficiency using computers, especially Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint; the listed applications include Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and warmly with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond to concerns helpfully and answer questions appropriately.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions in written, oral, or diagram form and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication between nursing center departments and patients and families to support the assessment and care plan process.
Maintain communication with consultants and interdisciplinary team members to help develop comprehensive, holistic patient care plans.
Interview patients, families, and staff to collect information, and assist the Director with patient or family interviews and evaluation of patient conditions and medical data.
Help coordinate the development of preliminary and comprehensive care plans that identify problems or needs, interventions, and measurable goals.
Schedule assessment and care plan meetings with nursing center staff and others, including families and therapists, to support appropriate participation.
Help ensure care reflects patient wishes and that assessments and care plans are completed within required regulatory timeframes.
Assist with educating associates about patient care plans and reviewing plans before care is administered.
Coordinate review of assessments and care plans for accuracy, including timeliness, signatures, and dates; help ensure assessments are signed and dated.
Monitor the MDS process for accuracy in accordance with MDS guidelines and accepted standards.
Assist the Director in educating interdisciplinary team members and other staff about the MDS process, and perform patient physical assessments for MDS purposes when requested.
Assist with nursing-service education about patient assessment and attend meetings across shifts to plan, coordinate, and implement patient care when requested.
Assist with compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations concerning scheduling, performing, and implementing patient care plans.
Assist with management reports and special assignments when required, and meet time limitations for assistance with care planning and scheduling.
Promote the System’s image and reputation through servant leadership and direct, open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other System collaborations.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the success of the System.