Field Nursing Coordinator LPN

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Training & development

We are seeking a Field Nursing Coordinator/ LPN to join our team! This position will ensure that the health care needs of all clients are met. The Field Nursing Coordinator will ensure that staff is trained in Olydia Care Private Duty Nursing procedures and assisted living procedures as well as policies which are current and up to date. The Field Nursing Coordinator will also ensure that the Assisted Living is in compliance with current Assisted Living License regulations.

Working cooperatively with the Director of Nursing, answering Directly to the D.O.N, supervises the delivery of services provided to the clients and supervises staff.

• Manage the Assisted Living services that are provided including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.
• Works to assure the facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations.
• Works with Assisted Living Director to keep forms updated including policies, procedures, Bill of Rights, and related assisted living forms and manuals.
• Meets with Case Workers regularly, as needed.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends regarding Assisted Living facilities
• Is responsible for investigating and reporting incidents of suspected resident neglect and/or abuse and reporting these findings to the director of Nursing, and/or appropriate county officials according to Olydia Care procedures and state regulations.
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client’s records and client’ living environment.
• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be "on call" for emergencies, resident change of condition, and when ULP perform delegated nursing tasks.
• Prepare, record, submit and maintain accurate and timely correspondence and paperwork regarding resident data and billing information with the Office Coordinator as needed.
• Communicates and documents resident data to staff as needed.
• Completes initial assessment of potential clients to assure that their needs will be met.
• Follows the Assisted Living License regulations for providing timely and thorough nursing assessments for all clients.
• Assures clients maintain residency requirements, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Implements service agreements with all new clients. Reviews and revises service plans as needed.
• Assures clients have up to date care plans. Reviews and revises care plans as needed.
• Monitors and maintains resident records and nursing notes.
• Communicates to physicians and other personnel (county caseworkers) any changes in client’s needs or conditions.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications and/or medical conditions.
• Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented within 24 hours.
• Fills weekly pill boxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
• Assured new medication sheets are in place by the first of each month.
• Reviews each client’s medication sheet at least monthly and assures accuracy and appropriate signatures.
• Communicates in staff communication books any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Documents disposal of medication per procedure.
• Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them.
• Responsible for management of Tuberculosis / Infection Control Program. Supervision of other nursing and Unlicensed Personnel.
• Supervises, orientations and competency tests unlicensed staff to assisted living and to each client’s individual needs.
• Gives input and/or helps perform annual evaluations for nursing and unlicensed personnel staff.
• Supervises, disciplines, and terminates unlicensed personnel.
• Coordinates staff education to include at least 8 hours of in-services per year.
• Meets with staff as needed.
• Provides health and medication training to all new employees as well as continued education for all staff and documents such training to assure…