Clinical Care Coordinator LPN

Job Type: Full Time on call one weekend a month

Hourly range $28.00- $30.00

Purpose of This Position - Clinical Care Coordinator

 Assure that all aspects of the resident’s personal care and service plan is implemented while assuring that the resident is treated with dignity and respect, assisting each resident to be as independent and self-sufficient as possible.

Qualifications for Clinical Care Coordinator

 Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Michigan preferred; Proof of training in TB testing; Proof of training and competency in medication administration; Must be able to physically and mentally perform essential functions of this position. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Must be able to communicate with a variety of personality types. Able to effectively supervise and support staff in providing direct service to residents; communicate with family members, physicians, labs, pharmacy, and ancillary personnel. Must demonstrate compassion towards residents. Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing. CPR Certified.

Essential Functions of the Clinical Care Coordinator

•  Complete 30 day and 90-day assessments.


•  Schedule Care Conferences for RSC.


•  Monitor Incident reports and assure all steps are completed thoroughly.


• Maintain file of resident Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines.


• Assist RSC with resident record audits in ECP.


• New move-ins:  Request medical records from pcp/hospital/long-term care.  Set up new resident files, assure all required documentation is in the file.


• Assure all documents are scanned into resident files.


• Maintain Outside Provider access to ECP as appropriate – adding and deleting users as needed.


• HIPAA compliance – assuring safe-keeping of resident records and documents – inform Administrator of any concerns.


• Monitor Chrome Book and Tablet function and inventory – communicate with HPM-IT specialist as needed.


• Maintain stock of forms and supplies for Resident Support Department as directed by the RSC.


• Coordinate completion of MI Choice task sheets, timely submission for billing.


• Coordinate documentation for Long Term Care Insurance Reimbursement as needed.


• Schedule outside services:  podiatrist, mobile dental, etc.  Coordinate their on-site visit with Med Techs and Shift Supervisors


• Schedule employee reviews and attendance counseling for RSC.


• Assist Shift Supervisors with call-off management as needed.


• Assist Resource Manager with filling open shifts, as needed.


• Coordinate Training schedules with Resource Manager as directed.


• Exercise initiative to expand knowledge, understanding and skills needed to excel.


• Assist to maintain compliance with licensing documentation requirements.


• Initiate process for new medication orders daily and review any orders that were processed to ensure all new orders were processed completely.


• Review and verify daily narcotic substance counts.


• Monitor ALL lab orders to ensure they are properly scheduled and implemented. Follow-up with results and appropriate communication.


• Monitor Coumadin logs for completion.


• Spot check med-tech charting according to episodic charting log.


• Track and administer resident chest x-rays, tb skin tests, tb questionnaire and IM injections.


• Perform quarterly med pass reviews with ALL Med Techs.


• Complete weekly PUSH tools for pressure ulcers and sent to RSC and Corporate office weekly.


• Assist with Shift Supervisor, Med Tech, and RSA training/ in-services as directed.


• Investigate all med errors and forward the proper documentation to RSC.


• Perform med cart audits at least monthly; more frequently if needed.


• Review pharmacy delivery logs and follow through as necessary.


• Review all notifications to physicians PRIOR to being faxed.


• Check med rooms, and med refrigerators for cleanliness and outdated medications.


• Assure all resident medications are available for administration.


• Complete Med Tech performance reviews as needed (90 day and annually).


• Monitor Licensed Health Care Professional’s book and create a list of residents that need to be seen and give to oncoming Shift Supervisor.


• Review monthly summaries, vital signs, and weights.


• Communicate with Licensed Health Care Professionals regarding resident condition, medications, ---treatments, etc. as needed to assure residents health needs are met.


• Assist RSC with monthly Quality Assurance checklists.


• Complete staff coaching as needed and report concerns to RSC.


• Assure all Med Tech staff chart the delivery of medications to the residents.


• On-Call duties minimum of one weekend/month for Resident Services Coordinator.


• Participates in Manager on Duty rotation as directed by Administrator.


• Participates in quarterly Infection Prevention and Control meetings.


• Participates in weekly IMQRP meetings.

General Responsibilities of the Clinical Care Coordinator/Shift Supervisor

• Be a good will ambassador for this living center


• Comply with Life Safety policies and periodic “drills”


• Documentation as required Ø Participate in training opportunities


• Report safety and health hazards to the RSC Ø Comply with rules and regulations governing Homes for the Aged


• Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts


• Report to work as scheduled


• Respond to resident requests for assistance, including call lights

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Able to lift 50#


• Able to stand, bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, pull, push, and walk long distances on hard surfaces, for extended periods of time.


• Ability to assist residents in showers, toileting, transferring, and all aspects of personal care.


• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, co-workers, and supervisors.


• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions.


• Emotional stability to appropriately handle resident care needs, including chronic illness, challenging behaviors, dementia-related issues, and death of residents

Reports to: Resident Services Coordinator

Residents and duties will be assigned to each Clinical Care Coordinator by the Resident Services Coordinator based on the needs of the living center and number of Clinical Care Coordinators employed by the living center. This is subject to change as the needs of the living center changes. 

Compensation and Benefits: Hourly wage and benefits as stated in the Employee Handbook. Eligible for 2% increase after 90 days of employment, and merit increase annually based on supervisor’s written evaluation of performance.

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