Resident Care Coordinator/LPN

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

6d•$30 - $32

About The Position

The Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) collaborates with the Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop, and direct resident care services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The role supports nursing department operations, resident care, quality assurance, staffing, and coordination across the community’s interdisciplinary services. The position has direct reports and supervisory responsibilities. The RCC performs and oversees clinical care activities, including resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; assessments and service plans; communication with health care providers and families; medication documentation review; and monitoring resident condition and care delivery. The role also coordinates nursing staff schedules, orientation and training, performance management, investigations, and compliance activities. The position is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, with rotational weekend manager-on-duty coverage. The posted wage is $30–$31.50 per hour. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals, as well as prolonged standing and physical tasks including lifting and transferring residents.

Requirements

At least two years of nursing experience.
Current, active nursing license in the applicable state, in good standing.
Meet all applicable federal, state, and local requirements for the position.
Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Effective communication skills sufficient for supervisors, team members, residents, prospects, and families.
Knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to perform the described physical and cognitive activities, including prolonged standing, lifting, bending, reaching, concentration amid frequent interruptions, and effective verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of leadership or care coordination experience.
Experience in long-term care, assisted living, or a similar healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing in developing, maintaining, communicating, and enforcing nursing department policies, procedures, safety programs, and written nursing references.
Coordinate nursing schedules and services with other departments to support residents’ total care regimens.
Assist with continuous quality improvement and quality assurance programs and recommend nursing department equipment needs.
Participate in preparation of the nursing department budget and staffing plan.
Conduct nursing functions in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines, and ensure assigned nursing personnel follow policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services provided.
Participate in orientation for new residents and family members.
Communicate with health care providers and use nursing personnel according to resident care plans, preferences, and provider orders.
Conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address issues with residents and family members and report significant concerns to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys and follow clinical programs for risk management, infection prevention, quality, and staff development.
Complete initial assessments and develop, review, update, and transcribe service plans for assigned residents.
Coordinate treatment plans, orders, progress notes, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and follow-up with health care providers.
Review health records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and other information requiring implementation or follow-up.
Communicate policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors, and report resident condition changes and shift activities to nursing management.
Complete incident and risk reports, assessments, and other required health record documentation, and report discrepancies to the Director of Nursing.
Review interdisciplinary team documentation to determine whether service plans are being followed.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify residents’ attending practitioners and families of changes in resident condition.
Coordinate shift services with support personnel and interdisciplinary team members, and assist with resident transportation and third-party services.
Review medication administration records for completeness and transcription accuracy, report concerns, and dispose of drugs and narcotics according to procedures.
Assist with recruitment and selection, work assignments, scheduling, supervision, staff development, performance monitoring, coaching, counseling, discipline, and timely evaluations.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Executive Director on staff performance issues, including those that may lead to termination.
Review complaints and grievances, conduct investigations, and work with the Director of Nursing on resolution plans.
Participate in planning, conducting, and scheduling required in-service and orientation training.