Patient Care Coordinator

Harmony Pointe Nursing Center•Lakewood, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and coordinating the Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods to ensure quality care for residents. This role requires knowledge of and implementation of federal, state, and local regulations for a safe and engaging experience for residents, personnel, and the physical environment.

Requirements

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Understanding of the changes associated with dementia illnesses, how they affect the individual's ability to function, and the adaptive strategies that help maintain a resident's remaining abilities.
At least one year of management experience in an assisted living or senior care setting.
Candidates will be considered with caregiver certifications beneficial to the community and management experience.
Adult Basic First Aid certification.
CPR certification.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the community.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community, which include a mental and physical examination.
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 able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Must maintain valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prefer two (2) years' experience working with persons with dementia.
Associate's degree in a Health Care related field, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology is preferred.
Colorado Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) qualification (for individuals that are not licensed in nursing).
Prefer LPN license; Current state nursing license issued by appropriate state licensing agency; as required by law, attend in-service educations within the community in senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the oversight of the care of the Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods and assists with the direction of the day-to-day functions of staff.
Ensures that emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.
Assists with managing labor costs, supplies, and other line items in the department budget.
Meets with staff and support personnel to plan and schedule shifts, services, programs, and activities.
Assists with the supervision and development of the performance of all care department team members.
Assists with the supervision of employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Assists with the supervision and provides daily care services to residents, including completion of care assessments and resident care plans, discussing changes in resident condition with physicians and responsible party members, introducing interventions to reduce falls based on individual resident needs, reviewing progress notes, medication and care task records. Also provides medication administration and help with resident care, as needed.
Assists with the implementation, coordination, and management of person-centered care based on the company's philosophy, mission, and core values.
Directs resident well-being according to State regulations to ensure appropriate and acceptable standards of care and adequate staffing.
In collaboration with the Director of Wellness, coordinates, completes, and/or reviews data reports and queries in compliance with the Company's Resident Care Quality & Analytics program and protocols.
In collaboration with the Director of Wellness, conducts care conferences and completes timely assessments and accurate care plans in the electronic health record, plus communication with the Business Office Manager for any additional care given for accurate resident billing.
Maintains a working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures for compliance.
Assists with initial and on-going training for caregiving team members as well as other community team members as necessary and applicable based on State-specific regulations and Company's policies and procedures.
In conjunction with the community's multidisciplinary team, coordinates the resident move-in process, including screening, assessment, care planning, and team assignments.
Ensures appropriate delivery of services as identified in resident care plans by delegating, verifying, and communicating verbal and written expectations to caregiving team members.
Participates in on-going resident assessment and determination of care needs as required by State-specific regulations and Company's policies and procedures.
Collaborates with and monitors external services providers to ensure the most appropriate and highest level of service is provided to each resident.
Ensures compliance with OSHA, FDA, and Fire safety standards relative to wellness systems and resident care.
Other duties as assigned.