Resident Care Coordinator (LPN) - The Huntington

The Resident Care Coordinator reports to the Director of Nursing and is responsible for administering medications and assessing/evaluating assigned residents. This person is the Staff Member in Charge when working. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete the resident ISP’s and UAI’s
• Performs medication pass in an efficient manner and in accordance with the medical plan of care.
• Completes review of Physician Order Sheet with MAR/TAR for accuracy. 
• Reviews medication administration documentation for completeness and accuracy. 
• Maintains medication carts in neat and organized manner.
• Performs treatments and lab test as designated.
• Monitors and maintains systems as assigned by the Director of Nursing/designee.
• Must stay awake at all times while on duty.
• Must be capable of protecting the physical and mental wellbeing of the residents.
• Must be able to carry out the necessary policies and procedures in the case of emergencies.
• Assumes duties of the charge nurse in their absence.
• Assumes duties at any Virginia Health Services unit/facility as required.
• Promotes and demonstrates positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents and visitors.
• Ensures that the health care service needs of each resident are met
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and holds current Virginia license. 
• Experience/education in Gerontological Nursing preferred.
• Computer knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste and smell.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials 

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200 employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.