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RN RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR, VIL-NURSING

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Facility: LAKELAND VILLA
Date Posted: Jan 15, 2025

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Description

Location: Lakeland Villa
Department: VIL - NURSING
Schedule: Full Time, ,

POSITION SUMMARY 

The primary purpose of your job position is to be accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families, according to the individualized needs of the patient. Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and care for patients of all ages including adult and geriatric, as applicable. Competent to access and analyze patient information and history with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional/psychosocial, spiritual, and chronological maturation process. Accepts and promotes professional development as an integral part of nursing practice. Coordinate patient care activities with other members of the health care team in a collegial relationship. Directs and coordinates the care given by Certified Nursing Assistants, (C.N.A.’s), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s), and ancillary personnel. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating organizational performance improvement. Responsible for the development of quality indicators, facilitates the collection and analysis of data, and serves as a resource person for quality improvement/patient safety activities across the continuum. Coordinates and facilitates facility awareness and understanding of the requirements of participation and any upcoming changes. Serves as a resource person for Villa staff in education on the requirements of participation, the QA/PI process, and time lines. Works with the Medical Staff and the Villa staff to assure understanding of what and how to document in the medical record to meet the documentation requirements thus validating that the requirements of participation are met. Assists in maintaining compliance with accrediting and regulatory requirements. Assists to ensure timely and accurate completion of the Federal and State assessment tools. Has an understanding of the MDS rules and regulations as described in the MDS User's Manual, including item coding, RAPS, CAA's Care Planning, electronic submission, scheduling, PPS including knowledge of MDS submission process, final validation reports, and an understanding of Medicare rules and regulations including coverage, benefit periods, certification, 30-day rule. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

  • Provides a comprehensive patient assessment and evaluation in regards to Restorative Care. 
  • Assists in development and implementation of an individualized plan of care which reflects the standard of care, based on best practice and evidence-based medicine. 
  • Promotes and role models collaborative practice and relationships with other healthcare professionals by focusing on patient needs, status, and outcomes. 
  • Actively engages in communication, feedback, and conflict resolution. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment that fosters open communication, patient, and family-centered care, and collegial relationships. 
  • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the Nursing Services Department. 
  • Responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program 
  • Assists with MDS completion and submission 
  • Acts as a liaison between residents, families, and staff. Arrange care plan meetings with residents, families, and staff. Document resident and family concerns and desires. Works to ensure residents achieve and maintain the highest level of functionality possible. 
  • Coordinates review of ADL, treatment, and rehab records for deficiencies. Participates in surveys and maintains documentation in accordance with CMS regulations. Educates and monitors staff compliance with documentation requirements. 
  • Assists and participates in the development, organization, and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care in accordance with the goals of the facility and the individual. 
  • Assists with daily nursing functions as needed. Ensures facility staff are following plan of care and documenting appropriately within the individual medical record. 
  • Consult with the resident’s medical provider in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. 
  • Make independent decisions concerning nursing care. The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of essential functions for the job described, but rather a general description of some of the responsibilities necessary to carry out the duties of this position. 
EDUCATION

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in the state of Georgia.
  • BSN required.  
  • BLS required.
EXPERIENCE 

Preferred, as a minimum, three (3) years Registered Nurse experience in an acute care hospital, long term care facility, or other related health care facility 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to write the English language in a legible and understandable manner. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care and acute care. 

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION 

Works primarily in skilled nursing facility setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical, office equipment, and telecommunicates devices on a regular basis (e.g., I.V. pumps, fax, computer, and pagers). Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy). 



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