RN​/LPN - Resident Care Coordinator Quinton Memorial Health and Rehailitation

Resident Care Coordinator

Supervises the day-to-day activities of the nursing assistants and charge nurse/nurse supervisor. Such supervision should be in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing our nursing center, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services, to provide and maintain appropriate care.

May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency.

Reports to Director of Nursing Services

PRIDE VALUES

P-PROFESSIONALISM "The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession"

R-RESPECT "A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity"

I-INTEGRITY "Honesty and consistency to a set of values"

D-DILIGENCE "Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal"

E-EXCELLENCE "The quality or state of being outstanding or superior"

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A LPN/RN nursing degree from an accredited college or university as evidenced by primary source of verification required. Other training, skills and experience requirements include current RN License in the State of Georgia preferred as evidenced by primary source of verification. Current LPN License in the State of Georgia required as evidenced by primary source of verification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS/CPR required.

ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS

• Operation of oxygen equipment including turning off and on, changing cylinder heads, cleaning/replacing humidifier and others as necessary.

• Operation of suction machine (oral) including cleaning, selection of appropriate suction catheter and storage.

• Operation and use of manual respirator.

• Location and use of emergency equipment supplies (box and/or crash cart etc.).

• Operation of whirlpool.

• Operation of scales.

• Operation of glucose monitoring devices, calibration, and cleaning etc.

• Use of electronic thermometers (oral/rectal and ear).

• Delivery of medications (setting up, rotating, charting, ordering, giving to patient etc.).

• Ordering and use of stock drugs.

• Administration and documentation of insulin.

• Use and delivery of PRN medications.

• Use and delivery of topical treatment application (eye, ear, nose etc.).

• Use, delivery and documentation of narcotic medication.

• Knowledge of procedures for receiving drugs from pharmacy.

• Application of sterile dressings.

• Operation and proper use of pressure reduction surfaces.

• Use of oral airway.

• Knowledge of isolation procedures (when to implement etc.).

• Knowledge of location and proper use of personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns and aprons etc.).

• Delivery of enemas (S & S, and fleets).

• Insertion, irrigation and routine care of male/female catheters.

• Delivery of tube feedings (insertion, flushing, proper amounts etc.).

• Knowledge of procedures and ability to determine Advance Directive status for patients.

• Collection of lab specimens and interpreting results.

• IV implementation and administration.

• Seizure precautions and administration of IV medication during a seizure.

• Knowledge of admissions, discharge and transfer procedures.

• Documentation and billing of supplies used.

• Knowledge of procedure for sending patients to the hospital.

• Knowledge of procedures to follow if unable to reach physician.

• Make work assignments.

• Make compliance rounds and report any pertinent issues.

• Maintain effective lines of communication with attending physicians.

• Assist the Director of Nursing to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.

• Participate in patient screening and selection process as requested.

• Assist the Director of Nursing to monitor physician services (documentation and visits etc.) in accordance with current regulations.

• Assist the Director of Nursing in follow-up on consultant recommendations i.e. pharmacy, dietary, etc.).

• Provide demonstration/education as necessary for CNA to perform job.

• Maintain knowledge of documentation procedures including appropriate use of forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation…