Licensed Practical Nurse Care Coordinator

Overview Newport Meadows, in sprawling Amish county, is searching for an experienced and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse Care Coordinator to support and manage their assigned team as Care Coordinator. Our 139-bed facility specializes in long-term care and short term stay services. We are dedicated to providing exemplary customer service and top-quality care. We believe strongly in valuing our employees our employees and as a growing company we are able to offer plentiful opportunities for career advancement. Come improve not only the lives of our residents, but your own! Life is about choices! Why choose to work at Newport Meadows? Competitive wages Referral Bonus Program Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays 401k Tuition Reimbursement Continuous professional and clinical training Monday-Friday schedule Job Responsibilities Oversee all aspects of operating a unit within our center, from supervising nursing staff to monitoring patient care. Actively engages in clinical development of staff under areas of responsibility. Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides needed information. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation. Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions Collaborates with physician and care team to ensure quality resident care. Reports and records all changes observed in condition or behavior of residents in accordance with documentation practices and policies. Complies with established medication use policies, safety policies and procedures including standard infection control practices. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among staff, colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities and demonstrates an understanding of shared governance and promotes at the unit level. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team Applies policies and procedures in fair and consistent manner. Ensures resident care is documented appropriately in the residents' medical record and addresses any areas of non-compliance issues timely. Ensures efficient and thorough hand-off of information from shift to shift to promote communication of residents' status and needs. Facilitates communication between all nursing personnel, other departments/disciplines, and physicians and ensures necessary follow-up actions are taken. Ensures appropriate and timely implementation of physician's orders and timely notification of physician/CRNP/PA of any changes in resident condition. Communicates necessary information to family/responsible person. Qualifications Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license Experience in long term care preferred