Position: Collier Assisted Living & Hester Living Center Care Coordinator
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Daytime
Job Summary
The Collier Assisted Living (CAL) and Hester Living Center (HLC) Care Coordinator is a Licensed Nurse who carries out the plans and services in these areas and assists the AL Administrator in the overall operation of CAL and HLC.
This individual assumes responsibility for the care of the residents to ensure that their physical and mental well-being is at the highest practicable level and helps maintain standards consistent with state and federal nursing home regulations as well as those of The Wesley.
Performance Requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Observe daily nursing care provided by nursing personnel assigned to the unit and participate in counseling and disciplinary measures as appropriate.
- Ensure all personnel under supervision are appropriately oriented to their duties and assigned according to their skills, licensing and training.
- Assist in evaluating the educational needs of nursing staff and report those needs to the AL Administrator.
- Assist in evaluating the work performance and quality of care provided by each staff member.
- If there is an insufficient number of nursing staff on a shift, work in any nursing capacity to carry out the individualized care plan for each resident.
- Be sensitive to the comfort level of staff members in their job responsibilities, especially new employees.
- In coordination with the AL Administrator, conduct regularly scheduled team meetings and impromptu meetings as needed, including meetings for specific shifts.
- Work openly, honestly and efficiently with other nursing coordinators, the Director of Nursing and the Healthcare Administrator.
Infection Control
- Observe staff performance to ensure proper execution of policies and procedures necessary to maintain compliance with acceptable infection control standards.
- Monitor and participate in the implementation of appropriate precautionary measures for residents displaying signs or symptoms of infection.
- Ensure staff members practice universal precautions and properly dispose of infectious waste.
- Communicate the implementation or discontinuance of appropriate precautionary measures to appropriate departments and administration.
- Assist in the collection and maintenance of documentation relevant to infection control on the assigned unit.
- Review infection surveillance program reports as provided by the infection prevention nurse.
Coordination of Resident Care
- Oversee therapeutic programming for residents on the unit.
- Keep abreast of residents' current status and overall needs to ensure quality care.
- Participate in direct resident care as time permits.
- Be accountable for meeting and maintaining established standards of resident care.
- Evaluate resident care according to each resident's care plan, established policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations.
- Participate in resident care plan conferences.
- Assist in the ongoing development, updating and execution of resident plans of care and physician plans of care.
- Provide residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plan.
- Confer with residents and families regarding care and concerns and work toward resolution of conflicts.
- Assess accidents or incidents, including medication errors, and report them according to policies and procedures.
- Monitor wound care status and report appropriate information to the AL Administrator and/or Medical Director.
- Ensure physician order changes are coordinated with the resident's care plan.
- Assist with physician calls and ensure orders are obtained and implemented in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Assist with discharge planning from admission through discharge and complete discharge summaries when necessary.
- Coordinate pre-admission screenings, admissions, transfers and dismissals when necessary.
- Monitor availability of supplies and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
- Review charts for appropriate documentation and pertinent information.
- Ensure appropriate documentation accompanies residents when transferred for continued care.
- Verify, address and document changes in resident conditions.
- Report changes in resident condition to the attending physician, family or designated contact person as necessary.
- Oversee coordination of lab work, X-rays and physician appointments.
- Make rounds with physicians when appropriate.
- Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, exercise and transportation as needed using proper techniques and equipment.
- Supervise accurate medication and treatment administration.
- Attend resident council meetings as needed.
- Keep the AL Administrator informed of changes in resident conditions and emergency situations.
- Ensure a detailed report is provided to oncoming shift personnel.
- Make regular unit rounds to ensure residents are receiving appropriate care.
- Visit assisted living residents as needed and complete appropriate forms.
- Keep the home health team informed of visits and concerns.
- Work with Social Services on Advance Directives and provide education as appropriate.
- Assist in developing and enhancing nursing involvement in activities.
- Perform nursing duties as needed to fulfill each resident's individual plan of care.
Nursing Administration in Collaboration with the AL Administrator
- Know and appropriately administer nursing policies and procedures on the assigned unit.
- Execute and direct nursing care in accordance with regulations and The Wesley's policies and procedures.
- Participate in problem-solving and systems development for the Nursing Department.
- Work to resolve employee conflict situations.
- Maintain effective communication with staff and departments involved in resident care.
- Promote professional growth through continuing education programs.
- Assist with Quality Assurance as listed in the weekly Risk Management meeting.
- Work with Administration to update admission and discharge criteria as therapeutic programming changes.
- Demonstrate safety and cost effectiveness in the delivery of care.
- Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive focus.
- Assist the AL Administrator during the survey process.
- Assist with implementation of new regulations and interpretations as directed by licensing agencies.
- Ensure personnel are aware of procedures for fire and other emergency situations.
- Demonstrate a positive image to residents, families, visitors and peers.
- Ensure completion of admission assessments and other required federal and state assessments.
- Use and operate equipment safely and report unsafe or defective equipment immediately.
- Delegate appropriate tasks consistent with job descriptions and Kansas licensure requirements.
- Complete other duties as directed by the AL Administrator, which may include filling in for an LPN in Thorne Living Center in an extreme circumstance.
Qualifications
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas.
- Long-term care and/or management experience preferred.
- Proficient assessment skills related to geriatric residents.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Ability to communicate with people at various levels of comprehension.
- Ability to understand, follow and issue oral and written instructions.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with residents and their families.
- Operational understanding of regulations pertaining to adult care home licensure.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other departments throughout the facility.
Special Demands
The employee must be flexible as schedules change and understand that errors or incompetence can cause serious consequences for residents.
The employee must have patience and tact and be able to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff members.
The position requires good eyesight to observe residents, provide nursing care, read thermometers and complete documentation. The employee must be able to hear normal and soft tones, distinguish smells and operate special equipment used for resident care.
Employees should be aware that working with residents with dementia may include exposure to residents who become violent, combative or aggressive without notice or provocation. Staff members must respond appropriately while remaining calm and non-threatening.
About The Wesley
The Wesley is a 50-acre vibrant retirement community nestled in a quiet neighborhood in northwest Hutchinson, Kansas.
The Wesley offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled home care.
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