Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

LPN Job Description Reports Directly to: DON Reports to: Director of Nursing Description of Position: The LPN Care Coordinator works as a liaison between residents, resident families, and staff. The Manager's duties also include problem solving resident concerns and coordinating care with the Caregivers. The Home Manager role is to be filled by a LPN, but an aide can fill in after taking management training per licensure. Staffing Pattern: The home has one LPN Care Coordinator position, and hours in the home will fluctuate based on the needs of residents and staff. Responsibilities of the Personal Care Coordinator: ? 1. Caregiver scheduling and resident assignments, working within the department allowances. 2. Coordinate admissions with assistant administrator including supervising move-ins to be sure accommodations are as desired and care is immediately implemented. 3. Family/resident admission interviews and tours. 4. Immediately bring prohibited conditions or at-risk residents in need of a higher level of care to the attention of the Executive Director. 5. Coordinate care planning with home health agencies on site, working within facility policy. 6. Communication with the residents' families of issues, transportation needs, etc. 7. Arrange for resident special needs, involving third parties, verifying follow through. 8. Function as a liaison with families ensuring special needs/requests/complaints are addressed. Inform Executive Director in writing and verbally, of all family or resident complaints. 9. Monitor staff performance, providing or arranging assistance as needed. 10. Perform initial and reoccurring resident assessments. 11. Read all communication notes regarding the facility between the Caregiver shifts. 12. Coordinate staff training and in-service schedules with the Assistant Administrator 13. Supervise the medication room and orders, working with and supervising Medication Aides and Caregivers. 14. Documenting appropriately in ALIS software and ensuring organization of hard copy documents needed for state licensure. 15. Other duties as assigned.