What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Coordinator position at Healthcare Services & Senior?
Cascade Park Gardens is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our leadership team and partner with our Director of Resident Services in overseeing & supporting the delivery of quality care within our Memory Care and Behavioral Health community.
This is a highly visible leadership position & you will work alongside a supportive clinical team that includes our Director of Resident Services, Staffing Care Coordinator, Floor Nurse, and Med-Techs.
The ideal candidate brings strong geriatric nursing experience, excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and a genuine commitment to preserving the dignity, independence, and quality of life of our residents.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current LPN license or applicable qualified assessor credentials.
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- 2–5 years of geriatric nursing experience preferred.
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Strong knowledge of nursing care practices, particularly in geriatric and memory care settings.
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Knowledge of applicable state Boarding Home regulations and requirements related to resident care.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
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Dependable, compassionate, and committed to fostering an atmosphere of dignity & respect
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Positive attitude with a high level of energy and professionalism.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Successful completion of a background check.
Responsibilities
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Conduct, review, and document annual nursing assessments for assisted living residents.
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Coordinate and participate in annual care conferences with residents, families, and DSHS case workers.
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Review and assist with updating the nursing services components of residents' initial and ongoing care plans.
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- Help ensure nursing and personal care services are delivered consistently and according to each resident's individual needs.
- Provide direct supervision of the Staffing Care Coordinator and serve as a trained backup for scheduling responsibilities including ability to fill in on the med cart once a week & to fill in occasionally based on staffing needs
- Provide guidance and leadership in the delivery of nursing and personal care services, including:
Staff recruitment and supervision, Training and staff development, Performance management and discipline, Resident assessments, Medical records, Regulatory compliance
- Conduct routine rounds throughout the community to observe resident care firsthand and help ensure consistently high standards of service and in the moment training.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, residents, families, outside agencies, consultants, department heads, shift supervisors, and frontline staff to promote continuity and quality of care.
- Review and respond to incident reports, ensuring appropriate documentation, evaluating contributing factors, and implementing preventative measures when appropriate.
- Assist the Director of Resident Services with supply ordering, staff communication, and monitoring operational and clinical trends.
- Assist with tracking and monitoring key care indicators, including:
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Showers, Vital signs, Missed medications, Monthly weights, Hazardous drugs, Medication passes, Narcotic records, Incident reports, Annual survey preparation and performance
- Support ongoing quality improvement and regulatory readiness throughout the community.