Resident Care Coordinator
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Description
Oversee the Care Plan process and serve in a support capacity to the Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator(s).
Tasks
- Lead Care Plan Conferences with residents, families, staff, and outside providers.
- Work with the care team to create written care plans with goals, services, and assignments.
- Ensure care plans include clear objectives and timelines based on MDS assessments.
- Ensure initial care plans are completed within 21 days of each resident’s admission.
- Ensure quarterly care plan reviews are completed on schedule.
Qualifications / Education
- Must have successfully completed a State-approved training program and be currently licensed to practice nursing by the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.
- Must possess knowledge of the aging process and possess the ability to evaluate the resident’s age-specific needs.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be proficient utilizing a computer.
- Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Must possess a high degree of interpersonal skills.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.