RN Care Coordinator-Assisted Living

The Goodman Group, LLC•Eagan, MN

1d•$38 - $42•Onsite

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 position oversees and coordinates nursing services, resident care, documentation, medication-related processes, and staff activities, with direct reports and supervisory responsibilities. The schedule is 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call duty every other week; the posting states an average of 70 hours per week. The wage range is $38–$42 per hour. The RCC supports nursing department policies, quality assurance, staffing and budgeting; oversees care delivery and resident transitions; completes assessments and service plans; coordinates with health care providers, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members; and contributes to staff recruitment, supervision, training, and performance management. The role requires a current, active nursing license in good standing and at least two years of nursing experience. One year of leadership or care coordination experience and experience in long-term care, assisted living, or a similar healthcare setting are preferred. The role may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Physical demands include prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 pounds and potentially lifting, moving, or transferring residents up to 75 pounds, exerting force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients, and bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, sitting, reaching, and fine motor tasks. The role also requires independent task execution, clear verbal communication, concentration amid frequent interruptions, visual acuity, and hearing alertness.

Requirements

Minimum of 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, families, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Effective communication skills sufficient to communicate with supervisors, team members, residents, prospects, and families.
Knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to perform the described physical and cognitive functions, including prolonged standing, lifting and transferring, clear verbal communication, concentration amid frequent interruptions, visual acuity, and hearing alertness.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, maintaining, updating, communicating, and enforcing nursing department policies and procedures, including the safety program.
Maintain current written nursing references and coordinate nursing schedules with other services to support continuity of resident care.
Assist in developing and maintaining nursing quality improvement and quality assurance programs; recommend equipment needs and participate in budget and staffing planning.
Conduct nursing functions in compliance with applicable rules and ensure assigned nursing personnel follow department policies and safety procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services, and participate in orienting residents and families to the facility.
Communicate appropriately and promptly with health care providers and use nursing personnel in accordance with resident care plans, wishes, and provider orders.
Conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, report significant events, and address resident and family concerns.
Participate in facility surveys and follow clinical programs for risk management, infection prevention, quality, and staff development.
Complete initial assessments and develop, update, review, and transcribe service plans reflecting resident needs, goals, and provider orders.
Coordinate treatment plans, orders, progress notes, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and follow-up in accordance with established procedures.
Review health records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and other care instructions; report discrepancies to the Director of Nursing.
Communicate resident condition changes and shift activities through written and oral reports; notify attending practitioners and families of changes in condition.
Complete incident reports, assessments, and other required health record documentation accurately and in accordance with policy.
Review interdisciplinary documentation to determine whether service plans are being followed and inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident needs.
Ensure rooms are ready for admissions, greet newly admitted residents, and coordinate support personnel and interdisciplinary services to maintain residents’ care regimens.
Assist in arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders, report concerns, and dispose of drugs and narcotics according to procedure.
Assist with recruiting and selecting nursing personnel, preparing work assignments and schedules, supervising staff, and monitoring performance.
Support staff development through coaching, counseling, discipline, performance evaluations, orientation, and in-service training.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Executive Director on staff performance issues and review and investigate complaints and grievances.