Resident Care Coordinator

Windsor House Inc•Youngstown, OH

14d

About The Position

The Resident Care Coordinator reviews resident health assessments and admission information to coordinate and outline care, including self-administration of medication, ordered treatments, and advance directives. The coordinator communicates with residents’ physicians and families or responsible parties about changes in condition that may require physician evaluation or outside treatment, and helps complete and coordinate annual health assessments with the Director. The role provides staff education and training, including resident attendant training, CPR, first aid, special-unit training, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and nursing in-services. In cooperation with the Director, the coordinator prepares and reviews performance evaluations and disciplinary actions for nursing staff and resident attendants. The coordinator schedules nursing staff, assists with filling open nursing positions and replacing staff as needed, and supports orientation of new nurses and resident attendants. The coordinator understands facility policies and procedures, helps the Director monitor staff adherence, and educates staff on policies as needed. The role audits and monitors resident records for compliance with RCF licensure laws. In the Director’s absence or at the Director’s request, the coordinator conducts resident and family tours and answers questions about the admission process. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
Must have supervisory experience.
Must be able to work flexible shifts.

Nice To Haves

Assisted living or long-term care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Review resident health assessments and admission information to coordinate and outline resident care, including self-administration of medication, ordered treatments, and advance directives.
Communicate with residents’ physicians and families or responsible parties about changes in condition that may require physician evaluation or outside treatment.
Assist with completing and coordinating annual resident health assessments in coordination with the Director.
Provide staff education and training, including resident attendant training, CPR, first aid, special-unit training, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and nursing in-services.
Prepare and review performance evaluations and disciplinary actions for nursing staff and resident attendants in cooperation with the Director.
Schedule nursing staff and assist the facility Director with open nursing positions.
Assist the Director in replacing resident attendants and other facility staff as needed to meet residents’ needs.
Assist the Director with orientation of new nurses and resident attendants.
Help monitor adherence to facility policies and procedures and educate staff on policies as needed.
Audit and monitor resident records for compliance with RCF licensure laws.
Conduct resident and family tours and answer questions about the admission process in the Director’s absence or at the Director’s request.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.