Job Announcement Description
Job Title:
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R.N. Resident Care Coordinator
Kane Regional Centers |
Salary: $4,019.28 per month
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A resume is required with the application. All applications and resumes must be returned in person or by mail to the above address. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelors Degree in Nursing And two (2) years of experience in a long-term care or health care facility OR an Associates Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma And three (3) years experience in a long-term care or health care facility. Experience with MDS (Minimum Data Set) is preferred.
MUST SHOW PROOF OF A CURRENT LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS A REGISTERED NURSE IN PENNSYLVANIA PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT.
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Duties:
- Directs the daily functions of the Nursing Assistants, LPNs, and RNs.
- Plans, supervises, and evaluates the delivery of resident care and activities.
- Provides nursing care. Ensures nursing procedures are followed accurately and timely.
- Conducts the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conference. Reviews resident care plans.
- Ensures medical supplies and equipment are maintained on each unit.
- Monitors medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure they are properly administered.
- Performs quality improvement audits and serves on the QI Regional Committee and Subcommittee.
- Assists in the implementation of quality assurance measures.
- Completes employee performance appraisals. Implements disciplinary actions as recommended.
- Reviews and investigates complaints and incident reports. Recommends corrective actions.
- Performs other related duties as requested or required.
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Nursing and medical practices and the laws and regulations that govern long-term care.
- Principles and practices of leadership and supervision of employees.
- Policies and procedures regarding infection control.
Ability to:
- Prepare and administer medications and treatments.
- Supervise the quality of care and treatment provided to residents.
- Plan, implement, and interpret the resident treatment plan.
- Communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
- Work with ill, disabled, and elderly people within a long-term care facility and to perform physical tasks such as lifting residents into and out of beds and pushing wheelchairs, etc.
Veterans Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-M/F/V/D