KH SUMMARY: 

Since 1922, Kittson Healthcare prides itself on providing continuous service to the citizens of Kittson County and surrounding areas. Today, Kittson Healthcare is a twelve-bed acute care federally designated Critical Access Hospital and fifty bed long term care facility which also includes a home healthcare agency, 8 bed assisted living facility and an ambulance service. There is a medical clinic located in the complex as well as a satellite medical clinic in Karlstad, Minnesota. We strive to treat every patient or resident that walks through our doors with highly personalized care. Our patients are not just numbers. They are family, neighbors, teachers, and community members.

POSITION TITLE: Resident Care Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Nursing Home 

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Nursing (DON)

SUPERVISES: None

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT 

CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH: All nursing home staff, Infection Preventionist, Activities staff, Housekeeping/Laundry staff, Practitioners, Residents and Families

JOB SUMMARY:

The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the care of residents in a long-term care facility. This role involves working closely with healthcare professionals, residents, and their families to ensure that residents receive high-quality, personalized care. This role will ensure resident care delivered by nursing staff is in accordance with resident care plans, medical directives, and regulatory compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Proficiently be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work independently and be able to work effectively as a team member.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions, maintaining a high degree of concentration.
• Ability to identify issues or challenges in resident care plans and support in developing effective solutions to address them.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care facilities (HCFA, MN Department of Health and Human Services, Board of Nursing, OSHA, OHFC). 
• Familiarity with individualized care plans based on residents’ assessments, preferences, and medical history.
• Commitment to quality control analysis.
• Excellent time management of one’s own time and time of others.
• Ability to participate and self-educate for job related needs. 
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment to ethical principles and standards of practices in providing resident-centered care and upholding residents’ rights and dignity. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from an accredited Registered Nurse program. 
• Current MN Registered Nurse license. 
• Current CPR certification and IV therapy certification with experience. 
• 1-year general experience in Long-term care setting (preferred).
• Matrix experience (preferred).

• Must pass MN background check and with finger printing.
• Complete TB test within the first 3 weeks of employment.

JOB SCHEUDLE/LOCATION(S):

• Hallock, MN
• Working hours are flexible between 8:00am-8:00pm.
• Long-term care setting. 

WHY WORK FOR US!

• Medical - Select plans are HSA eligible with employer contribution.
• Dental - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
• Vision - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
• Basic Life and AD&D - 100% employer paid policy with optional employee paid voluntary life AD&D.
• PTO/Extended Time Off.
• 403b plan - 3% employer match.
• Educational Scholarships.
• Employer paid CNA Training and Certification available.
• Employee Assistance Program.