Under 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting etc., and activities.
• Assist in 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.