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Residential Care Coordinator-Day Shift LPN- Gran Villas- JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating patient care specific to meet patient need, and needs for patient outcome, cost, and communication, under the direction and supervision of the Assisted Living Operator.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assumes responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician's orders, governmental regulations, and facility resident care policies.

Confers daily with the facility director regarding current status of nursing services to residents and submits written reports as requested.

Participates in the recruitment, selection, hiring, orientation, and of nursing personnelAssists in controlling nursing service hours and supply costs.

Maintains schedule for all nursing staff.

Assures 24 hr. nursing coverage in the facility each day. Works in floor position to fill in for absent nursing staff or to meet resident census staffing needs.

Assists facility director as requested with measuring facility clinical outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Current registration as an LPN for the state in which the facility is locatedPreferred one year experience in the long term care fieldPreferred supervisory or management role in health care field.

Possess leadership skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills #IND1