RN/LPN - Resident Care Coordinator - Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Care Coordinator supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants and the charge nurse/nurse supervisor. Supervision must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and directions from the Administrator, Medical Director, and/or Director of Nursing Services, to provide and maintain appropriate care. The position reports to the Director of Nursing Services. The coordinator assesses resident care needs and responses to medications and treatments; supports individualized care planning; provides or oversees nursing care in accordance with physician orders; and assists the Director of Nursing with clinical, staffing, quality, compliance, administrative, and departmental operations. The role includes direct patient-care duties, staff education and supervision, documentation, communication with physicians and families, and participation in surveys and continuing education. This is a non-exempt position. Work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency callback may be required. The role involves work in a nursing center, prolonged sitting for documentation, and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. The associate may encounter hostile or emotionally upset patients, family members, associates, or visitors.

Requirements

An LPN or RN nursing degree from an accredited college or university, verified through a primary source.
A current LPN license in the State of Georgia is required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS/CPR certification is required.
Ability to perform the listed nursing, medication, treatment, documentation, equipment-operation, and patient-care functions.
Ability to direct work in a high-paced nursing center.
Ability to tolerate prolonged sitting for patient-chart documentation.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent or constant lifting of 11–25, 26–40, and over 40 pounds; reaching, pushing/pulling, and periods of standing and walking.
Ability to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and supervisors and to hear instructions and see well enough to perform the job effectively.

Nice To Haves

A current RN license in the State of Georgia is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants and the charge nurse/nurse supervisor in accordance with regulations and facility direction.
Assess patient care needs and ensure individualized plans of care are developed.
Evaluate care in relation to patient needs, family involvement, and physician care plans; conduct care conferences when required.
Assess patient responses to medications and treatments and recommend appropriate nursing actions.
Provide medications, treatments, diets, rehabilitation, and restorative care in accordance with physician orders and individual patient needs.
Report problems to the Director of Nursing, conduct daily patient rounds, and initiate corrective action as necessary.
Assist with care planning, MDS processes, committee meetings, patient screening and selection, physician-services monitoring, and follow-up on consultant recommendations.
Demonstrate and provide education to nursing assistants as needed, and maintain knowledge of documentation requirements and procedures.
Make work assignments, conduct compliance rounds, communicate with attending physicians, and help supervise scheduling when required.
Direct or assist with nursing education, quality assurance, infection control, performance improvement, and survey activities as required.
Assess equipment and supply needs, help maintain appropriate inventory levels, and comply with departmental budget restraints.
Assist with hiring and selection, performance evaluations, personnel files, staffing patterns, associate compliance, and review of complaints or grievances as requested.
Assist the Director of Nursing with departmental planning, organization, administration, reports, corrective actions, and annual budget preparation.
Maintain documentation related to incidents, accidents, OSHA requirements, and departmental operations.
Participate in nursing center surveys and prepare reports subsequently required.
Attend continuing education programs and mandatory in-services; maintain current licensure or certification as required.
Protect patient rights, follow corporate compliance, privacy, security, infection-control, and safety procedures, and report occupational hazards.
Communicate professionally and warmly with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers, responding to concerns and questions appropriately.
Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by the supervisor.