RN Care Coordinator-Assisted Living

The Goodman Group and Affiliates•Eagan, MN

1d•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 role supports the nursing department’s daily operations, resident care, quality assurance, staffing, documentation, and coordination with residents, families, health care providers, and interdisciplinary team members. The position has direct reports and supervisory responsibilities. The stated shift is 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duty every other week; the posting also states an average of 70 hours per week. The wage is $38–$42 per hour. Stonehaven Senior Living serves the Eagan community across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Team members are expected to provide courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service through the Platinum Service® program and to follow applicable company policies and procedures.

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, families, visitors, government representatives, and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Effective communication skills sufficient for interaction with supervisors, team members, prospective residents, residents, and families.
Knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to execute tasks independently, communicate clearly verbally, concentrate on moderate details despite frequent interruptions, and meet visual and hearing alertness requirements.
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift 50 pounds, and assist with resident movement, lifting, or transfers that may involve up to 75 pounds.
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients; use abdominal and lower-back muscles over time; and bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, reach, and perform fine motor tasks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, maintaining, updating, communicating, and enforcing nursing department policies and procedures, including the safety program.
Maintain current nursing references and coordinate nursing schedules with other services to support continuity of resident care.
Assist with ongoing nursing department quality improvement and assurance programs, equipment recommendations, budget planning, and staffing plans.
Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines, and ensure assigned nursing personnel follow policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; document care and services; and participate in orienting residents and families to the facility.
Communicate with health care providers and use nursing personnel in accordance with resident care plans, preferences, and provider orders.
Conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, report significant events, and address issues raised by residents or families.
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 resident service plans based on nursing needs and provider orders.
Communicate with health care providers regarding treatment plans, orders, and progress notes; review health records for treatments, medications, diets, and laboratory matters.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered and in accordance with established procedures.
Communicate policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors, and provide written and oral shift reports about changes in resident condition and other activities.
Complete incident reports, assessments, health record documentation, and clinically accurate charting; report discrepancies to the Director of Nursing.
Review interdisciplinary documentation to determine whether service plans are being followed and inform nursing staff about new admissions and care needs.
Ensure rooms are ready for admissions, greet newly admitted residents, and notify attending practitioners and families when resident conditions change.
Coordinate shift services and tasks with support personnel and interdisciplinary team members, and help arrange 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 procedures.
Assist with recruiting and selecting nursing personnel, assigning work, scheduling duty hours, supervising staff, and supporting staff development.
Monitor personnel performance, provide coaching and corrective action, collaborate on performance issues, and complete performance evaluations as directed.
Review complaints and grievances, investigate them, and work with the Director of Nursing on resolution plans.
Participate in planning, conducting, and scheduling required in-service and orientation training.