Health Care Coordinator - AVSF

$40.71-$48.37 DOE

About This Career Opportunity

Health Care Coordinator:

• Responsible to the Resident Care Director for direct resident care and administration of medications in accordance with the care plan.
• Trains the Medication Assistants/Technicians and provides oversight to the Medication Program, including monitoring the accuracy of the medication distribution system and ensuring that medications are dispensed per physician orders.
• Ensures necessary documentation is being performed to meet regulatory requirements and adhere to policy and procedure.
• Assists with admission and discharges, including performing admissions valuation, assuring that medical records are completed and medical orders confirmed.
• Performs assessments of residents when there is a change of conditions and follows-up with the appropriate medical team for intervention and notification of family members.
• Works with the Resident Services Director and the Resident Assistants to ensure the individual resident care needs are being met.

Overview

The Health Care Coordinator reports to the Resident Care Director for direct resident care and administration of medications in accordance with the care plan. Train the Medication Assistants and provides oversight to the Medication Program. Performs assessments of residents when there is a change of conditions and follows-up with the appropriate medical team for intervention and notification of family members. Works with the Resident Care Director and the Resident Assistants to ensure the individual resident care needs are being met.

Responsibilities

ECA Core Competencies

• Consistently exhibits core competencies of: ECA Experience, Personal Appearance, Attendance, Resident Confidentiality, Licensing & Standards, In-service Education, Resident Compassion, and Safety.

Resident Complaints

• Responds to Resident complaints and inquiries in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Takes initiative to follow through until service or problem is completed and resolved.
• Evaluates residents for changes in conditions. Reports findings of evaluation to the appropriate physician and Resident Services Director and implements and coordinates care with other members of the health team, including participating in family care conferences.
• Completes end of shift review

Medication Distribution Monitoring

• Monitors the accuracy of the medication distribution system. Ensures that medications are dispensed per physician orders.
• Ensures necessary documentation is being performed to meet regulatory requirements and adhere to policy and procedure.
• Provides in-service training to med assistants.
• Complete weekly in-house medication audits. Completes Pharmacist audit follow ups.
• Completes PRN conversion checks. Responds to complicated med questions/orders.

Daily Rounds

• Makes daily rounds to monitor the care provided and ensure that resident care is performed in keeping with the service plan, and that levels of grooming are appropriate.
• Monitors that resident's food intake is appropriate and that all documentation is being performed per unit routine.
• Performs any treatments requiring a license.

Admissions & Discharges

• Assists with admission and discharges, including performing admissions valuation, assuring that medical records are completed and medical orders confirmed.
• Records all pertinent information regarding changes in the residents’ status in the medical record.
• Works in collaboration with other staff to coordinate assessments for admissions and give daily status reports of residents.
• Completes Resident assessments and service plans.

Charting

• Completes charting accurately and timely following resident care interactions.

Documentation Standards

• Meets current documentation standards and policies and successfully documents in the E.H.R. system.
• Notes and carries out physician orders in a timely manner. 

Qualifications – Position Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.
• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.
• 3-5 years in long term care, home care or related field preferred.
• Current California RN or LVN license required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care, home care or related field. Acute/skilled nursing community experience preferred.
  

Skills and Attributes

• Sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults and the aging process.
• Ability to identify need, develop, and manage programs and systems simultaneously. 
• Knowledge about dementia highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Knowledge of aging process and implications of aging in a social setting. 
• Must understand health care environment and the medical context for older adults.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, peers and employees in a multi-cultural environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
• Flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.
• much more

“Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”

Salary : $41 - $48