Resident Care Coordinator coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the care of residents in a skilled nursing, assisted living, or similar facility. Schedules and trains care staff, and ensures that clinical services are delivered in accordance with regulations and professional standards. Being a Resident Care Coordinator communicates with families and medical professionals as needed, and ensures care plans for residents are properly documented and updated. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Resident Care Coordinator may require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Resident Care Coordinator supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Resident Care Coordinator typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Residential Care coordinates admissions, transfers, readmissions and discharges for residents and potential residents. Provides education, training, direction and oversight to nursing assistants and residents. Provides direct and indirect nursing care and assistance, meeting the psychosocial, spiritual and physical needs of the residents within the scope of educational limitation and in accordance with physicians' orders, OHFLAC, OSHA, nursing and department guidelines. Ensures proper documentation is completed. Interacts with residents in a variety of ways and settings, including social, recreational, diversional and/or vocational ways.
Job Requirements
a. Minimum Education Requirement : Incumbent must be a graduate of school of nursing.
b. Minimum Experience Requirement : A minimum of two years of geriatric and/or hospital experience is preferred. Should be knowledgeable in nursing/medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to assisted living. Effective interpersonal communication skills are necessary in order to communicate with and instruct residents, their family members and staff. Must be able to understand VHP and department policies and procedures and operate departmental equipment; ability normally acquired through on-the-job training.
c. Minimum License Requirement : Must possess licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in WV., BLS/AED, Food Handler and First Aid Certification required.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
Heavy Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs with a maximum lifting of 100 lbs.