AlmaVia of San Francisco - Health Care Coordinator (LVN)

Our Health Care Coordinator (LVN)

• Is Responsible to the Resident Care Director for direct resident care and administration of medications in accordance with the care plan.


• Trains the Medication Assistants/Technicians and provides oversight to the Medication Program, including monitoring the accuracy of the medication distribution system and ensuring that medications are dispensed per physician orders.


• Ensures necessary documentation is being performed to meet regulatory requirements and adhere to policy and procedure.


• Assists with admission and discharges, including performing admissions valuation, assuring that medical records are completed and medical orders confirmed.


• Performs assessments of residents when there is a change of conditions and follows-up with the appropriate medical team for intervention and notification of family members.


• Works with the Resident Services Director and the Resident Assistants to ensure the individual resident care needs are being met.


• Responds to Resident complaints and inquiries in a caring and compassionate manner.


• Takes initiative to follow through until service or problem is completed and resolved.

• Monitors the accuracy of the medication distribution system. Ensures that medications are dispensed per physician orders.
  

• Makes daily rounds to monitor the care provided and ensure that resident care is performed in keeping with the service plan, and that levels of grooming are appropriate.


• Monitors that resident's food intake is appropriate and that all documentation is being performed per unit routine.


• Performs any treatments requiring a license.


• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• At least 18 years of age.


• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.


• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.


• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.


• 3-5 years in long term care, home care or related field preferred.


• Current California LVN license required.


• Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care, home care or related field. Acute/skilled nursing community experience preferred.
  

• Knowledge about dementia highly desirable.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 


• Knowledge of aging process and implications of aging in a social setting. 


• Must understand health care environment and the medical context for older adults.


• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, peers and employees in a multi-cultural environment.


• Attention to detail.


• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Retirement plans


• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans


• Flexible spending


• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.


• ++much more

“Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”