What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Coordinator position at Grace Inspired Living?
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We offer a COMPETITIVE SALARY and EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement: 401(k) with employer matching, Credit Union Membership
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Generous tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off (starts accruing Day 1)
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Employee discount at our on-site café, and discount programs
Employee Assistance Program for the household
Complimentary use of our pool and fitness facility
POSITION SUMMARY:
Oversees all aspects of resident care in Personal Care. The resident care coordinator will be responsible for the overall process of resident assessments and support planning for the neighborhood. The Resident Care Coordinator must demonstrate an awareness that the needs of the residents and family members are first and foremost.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Director of Personal Care with the pre-admission assessment, resident assessment support plan and all required documents in accordance with current regulations.
Participate in and/or lead as appropriate, the support plan meetings on the unit and assure that staff who work with the resident are in attendance at the meetings.
Make changes to and update the resident support plan based on physician orders, observations, patient’s response to treatment and data collected from all available sources.
Communicate with physicians, including primary care physicians and specialists, as well as families and other responsible persons as appropriate.
Monitor the administration of medications to residents according to the facility policy, including such things as appropriate storage, timeliness and accuracy of dispensing, discarding and documentation.
Participate in interviews and hiring professional and non-licensed staff assigned to the neighborhood, keeping in mind the needs of the whole organization. Assist in orientation and training of staff.
Supervise nurses and certified nurse aides in neighborhood providing leadership, training, and coaching to the nurse on each shift and ensure that their job is being performed to meet the high standards of the Community and our residents.
Evaluate staff performance as scheduled using accepted tools.
Participate in counseling staff on disciplinary issues including performance, attendance, punctuality, and adherence to their job description and the adherence to policies and procedures.
Carry out an investigation of suspected abuse, neglect, or other resident care issues in a timely and thorough manner and that the details are reported to administration immediately and documented, along with the Director of the Personal Care unit.
Oversees the submission and follow-up on all reportable incidents. Monitor reports for trends and for potential changes in procedure and policy to prevent future problems. Incorporate recommendations about resident care in the individual resident’s support plan immediately. Assure that information is communicated to all caregivers within a reasonable amount of time.
Make recommendations to the Director of Personal Care during the budgetary process and in clinical decision-making that impact the financial health of the organization.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education
Completion of Registered Nurse Program
Nursing Degree-RN
Experience
Three years experience in a nursing environment including care plan and supervisory experience.
Five years experience in a geriatric setting with assessment responsibilities.
Professional Membership, Licensures, Certifications
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the state of Pennsylvania.