Clinical Care Coordinator
Company: Trinity Health Senior Communities
Location: South Bend
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:POSITION
PURPOSEUnder the direction of the Director of Nursing, in
cooperation and collaboration with the Nursing Team, the Clinical
Care Coordinator is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities
of the community. Such supervision must be in accordance with
current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and
regulations our established policies and procedures, and as may be
directed by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator/Executive
Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is
maintained at all times.Disclaimer: The following statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned
to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required
of the individual in this position. Other duties may be assigned as
deemed necessary or appropriate by management.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSKnow, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the
Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and
Trinity Health Senior Communities in behaviors, practices, and
decisions. Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) Sanctuary
Values to all internal and external customers (residents, visitors,
volunteers, and associates.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of
warmth, propagating a calm environment throughout the community.
Actively participates / intervenes with direct care as needed and
as a role model in ongoing Sanctuary Training of personnel. Execute
assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across
all divisions within THSC. Establish and/or maintain departmental
procedures that support the necessary operational functions for the
Skilled Nursing Department. Assist in maintaining the department
budget, place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary.
Determine departmental staffing requirements and assist in the
recruitment, interviewing, and selection of personnel for the
Community or Department. Monitor department work hours (including
vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, etc.,
to ensure proper workflow and adequate staffing levels in
compliance with state minimum regulations and sanctuary budgeted
PPD hours. Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel and discipline
department staff. Supports community personnel from other
departments through coaching and mentoring to help achieve optimum
standard of excellence. Addresses issues of concern through
courageous conversation and notifies department manager of any
interactions requiring attention. Participate in community surveys
and when necessary develop a plan of correction for department
deficiencies. Provide oversight for the admission transfer and
discharge residents as required. Provide support for administrative
duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations,
studies, charting etc., and activities. Ensure the development of
preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of
each resident. Review resident s medical and nursing treatments to
ensure that they are provided in accordance with the resident s
care plan and wishes. Ensure that all nursing personnel are in
compliance with their respective job descriptions. Meet with the
nursing staff, as well as support personnel in planning the
department s services. Monitor that all departmental personnel
follow established policies and procedures, including dress code.
Attend various committee meetings of the community as required.
Assist in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing
service programs and activities to submit to such committees.
Assist the Regional Directors of Learning and Development and
Education Directors in developing, implementing, and conducting
in-service training programs that relate to the nursing service
department. Ensure the continuing education requirements, which
allow licensed personnel to keep their license current. Monitors
compliance and accuracy of IDT documentation practices in relation
to the care of the resident. Responds to emergency situations,
gathers data pertinent to emergencies, takes appropriate action,
and notifies appropriate parties. Ensures that all personnel
participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills and
follows establish infection control procedures. Ensure that
department work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe
manner. Assists Director of Nursing and participates in the Quality
Assurance and Process Improvement in relation to incident reporting
to assure complete documentation of occurrences. Analyzes data and
develops appropriate action plans, identifies trends, patterns and
outcomes. Provides these plans and trends to various committees
attended. Ensure adequate stock of medications, medical supplies,
equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to
adequately meet the needs of the residents. Monitor nursing
procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an
efficient manner to avoid waste. Monitor that staff is using
equipment properly. Participate in the development and
implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all
nursing equipment. Must function independently, make independent
decisions, demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity and ability
to work effectively with residents and personnel. Report
occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials,
and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the community policies
and procedures. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, THSC Corporate
Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and
procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects
honest, ethical and professional behavior.MINIMUM QUALIFACTIONSMust
possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college
or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program. Bachelor
s of Science Degree in Nursing preferred (LPNs actively enrolled in
a Registered Nurse program may be considered on an interim basis)
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as
a Registered Nurse in this state. Must possess and maintain current
CPR Certification. Must have training and/or experience in
rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Must be
knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as
well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term
care Previous experience working in long-term care or with the
geriatric population preferred Must have 1 year experience in a
supervisory capacity in a hospital, long-term care environment, or
other related healthcare facility. Must lead by example and possess
superior customer service skills and professionalism Flexibility to
adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer driven
environment. Interpersonal skills to drive collaboration,
commitment and productivity when working with cross-functional
teams, customers and end users. Self-starter, highly motivated with
high energy level. Demonstrates superior written and verbal
communication and presentation skills. Basic to intermediate
proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power
Point, etc.); basic knowledge and experience with electronic mail
and calendaring system in PC LAN environment. Ability to type with
speed and accuracy. Possesses a high degree of personal
accountability, responsibility and independent decision making
abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and
interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of
the organization. Position requires minimal travel (less than 10%)
within the Community s geographic region and to home office in
Livonia, MI.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIRMENTS AND WORKING
CONDITIONSMust be able to adapt to frequently changing work
parameters. Must be able to see, hear and smell or use prosthetics
that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the
requirements of this position can be fully met. Primarily works
inside with frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting,
sitting, walking, bending and lifting. Must be able to push, pull,
move and or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3
feet and be able to push, pull, move and or carry such weight a
minimum distance of 10 feet. May be necessary to assist in the
evacuation of residents in emergency situations.
Keywords: Trinity Health Senior Communities, Mishawaka , Clinical Care Coordinator, Healthcare , South Bend, Indiana
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