Resident Care Coordinator

Resident Care Coordinator (LPN or RN)
Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Resident Care Coordinator (LPN or RN) to lead and support our care team within an assisted living setting. This leadership role requires a dependable, self-directed professional who can operate independently while driving consistent, positive clinical outcomes.

The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing nursing services, ensuring high standards of resident care, and maintaining regulatory compliance across varying levels of need, including assisted living, memory care, hospice, and home health collaboration. The ideal candidate leads by example, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, and fosters a supportive, team-oriented culture grounded in accountability and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the nursing team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.
• Direct daily nursing operations, including assist with staffing, supervision, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Complete and oversee pre-admission, admission, quarterly, and ongoing resident assessments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor resident conditions and adjust interventions and care plans as appropriate.
• Oversee medication systems, including receipt, documentation, administration, and discontinuation practices.
• Provide clinical guidance related to acute care, hospice coordination, and home health services as applicable.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and resident records.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, case managers, and external healthcare professionals.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure staff understanding and adherence to facility policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Schedule and supervise nursing staff with support from designated leadership personnel.
• Fulfill Nurse Delegator responsibilities if licensed as an RN, in accordance with Washington State requirements.
• Serve as the primary clinical resource for nursing-related concerns and provide hands-on support when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support resident care and operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered LPN or RN license in the State of Washington.
• Nursing experience in assisted living, long-term care, memory care, hospice, home health, or acute care settings.
• Experience supporting residents with dementia and behavioral health needs preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and team development experience.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA and resident confidentiality standards.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound clinical judgment and ability to manage complex resident care situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documentation review and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience with quality improvement processes and staff training initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the Administrator and leadership team.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Certifications in nursing leadership or administration preferred.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, salaried position, generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility based on community needs.

Role Impact

This position is vital to maintaining the integrity, compliance, and clinical quality of nursing services within the community. The Resident Care Coordinator ensures residents receive compassionate, safe, and well-coordinated care while cultivating a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement among staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• If chosen, when can you start?
• You MUST hold a LPN or RN license for this position, which do you have?
• Describe your leadership style:

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000