LPN Assessment Coordinator

Join us at Chaplinwood Health & Rehab– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion  in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities
** Full Time
** Pay: $28.25 to $31.50

Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

Management add on pay Weekly pay
** Benefits Offered:
*** Paid time off with ability to cash out
* 7 paid Holidays
* Vision Insurance
* 401(k)  with match
* Referral Bonus Program# # # #

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Facilitates communication between nursing center departments and patient/family members to provide an effective assessment/care plan process.
* Establishes open lines of communication with consultants.
* Has effective interviewing skills for the purpose of collecting information from patients, families and staff members.
* Assists Director with patient or family interviews for assessment purposes.
* Assists Director with evaluation of each patient’s condition and medical data to determine special needs, or the need to amend the admission assessment.
* Has a comprehensive understanding of nursing resource material and understands how to incorporate such information into care plans [i.e., nursing journal articles that relate to specific patient care topics (bowel and bladder retraining, restraint assessment and use, fall assessments, skin assessments, etc.)].
* Establishes open lines of communication with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide a comprehensive and holistic patient care plan.
* Maintains schedule as assessment/care plan meetings. Coordinates schedule with nursing center staff and others (family, therapists, etc.) to provide for appropriate participation.
* Helps to provide that care is provided in accordance with patient’s wishes.
* Assists Director with coordinating the development of a care plan (preliminary and comprehensive) for each patient that identifies problems/needs, appropriate interventions and measurable goals.
* Helps to provide that patient assessment and care plans are completed in a timeframe that is in accordance with current regulations.
* Assists Director with facilitation of education to inform associates of the patient’s care plan and review care plan prior to administering care.
* Coordinates the review of each assessment/care plan for accuracy including timeliness, appropriate signatures, dates, etc.
* Helps to provide that each assessment is signed and dated to certify its completion.
* Monitors the MDS process for accuracy according to the MDS guidelines and other accepted standards.
* Assists Director in education of the interdisciplinary team and other staff members as needed in the MDS process.
* Assists Director with physical assessment of patient to provide accurate MDS process as requested.
* May be requested to assist with nursing service educational programs in reference to patient assessment and care.
* May be requested to assist with meeting all shifts for the purposes or planning, coordinating and implementing patient care.
* Assists in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations in relation to scheduling, performing and implementing patient care plans.
* May be required to assist with management reports and participate in special assignments.
* Complies with specific time limitations in terms of assistance given to Director in scheduling and planning patient care.
* Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
* Contributes to the work of committees, work groups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
* Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.# #

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
* Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
* Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
* Communicates…