LPN Resident Care Coordinator - Assisted Living in Lincoln, Nebraska at Orchard Park Assisted Living

Job Title: Resident Care Coordinator (LPN) Location: Orchard Park Assisted Living Facility Reports To: Assistant AdministratorPosition Overview: The Resident Care Coordinator (LPN) serves primarily as the manager of the Medication Aide department, providing direct leadership, accountability, employee development, and oversight of medication practices and resident care coordination. This position is responsible for staff supervision, hiring and termination decisions, performance management, accurate care documentation, and timely follow-through. The LPN provides additional clinical knowledge and support within the scope of their license while collaborating with administration, the nurse consultant, residents, families, and healthcare providers.Key Responsibilities:Staff Management & Daily Operations:

• Oversee the daily operations, staffing performance, and accountability of the Medication Aide team.
• Lead interviewing, selection, onboarding, and training of Medication Aides in coordination with administration.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and promptly address performance concerns for assigned staff.
• Manage disciplinary actions, including written warnings and termination decisions, in accordance with facility policies and in coordination with administration.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and safety protocols.
• Develop and mentor Lead Medication Aides; delegate responsibilities, verify completion, and provide consistent follow-up.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of employee coaching, training, performance issues, and corrective action.
• Take ownership of departmental operations, communicate concerns promptly, and proactively resolve issues.

Resident Care Coordination:

• Ensure that care plans are accurate, up-to-date, and reflective of residents’ needs by reviewing and confirming updates made by healthcare staff.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals, families, and caseworkers to coordinate care and report changes in residents’ conditions.
• Maintain accurate records, including care plans, medication records, and other essential documentation.
• Coordinate resident health concerns and changes in condition with the appropriate licensed providers and nurse consultant.
• Facilitate podiatrist scheduling and oversee the transportation staff’s management of resident appointments.
• Regularly update and maintain the Aging Partners Care Manager list to track the caseworkers for Med Waiver residents.

Medication Management:

• Collaborate with the pharmacy to manage orders, resolve issues, and ensure medication accuracy in ECP.
• Verify that all medication orders and treatments are being carried out and documented correctly by staff.
• Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the medication room.
• Ensure medications are reordered timely to prevent shortages.
• Transcribe doctor’s orders accurately into the Medication Assistance Record (MAR) and conduct monthly MAR reviews, addressing discrepancies as needed.
• Oversee medication order changes, discontinuations, returns, controlled-medication processes, and staff competency in ECP in accordance with facility policy and applicable requirements.

Medication Error Management:

• Review, investigate, and document all medication errors.
• Implement corrective actions to address and prevent future medication errors.
• Ensure all required follow-ups, including retraining staff as needed, are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain all required documentation to ensure that residents’ medications are handled properly and in compliance with prescribers, facility policy, and state regulations.

Incident and Risk Management:

• Ensure all incident reports are properly completed, filed, and shared with the necessary agencies.
• Update risk assessments for falls, elopement, weight changes, and skin concerns.

Clinical Nursing Support:

• Provide clinical observations, nursing care, and guidance as appropriate within the Nebraska LPN scope of practice and required direction or supervision.
• Identify and promptly communicate changes in resident condition to appropriate providers, administration, and the nurse consultant.
• Assist with infection prevention, resident health monitoring, and staff education.
• Provide clinical support when needed without routinely filling Medication Aide shifts or replacing the position’s primary management responsibilities.

Meetings and Communication:

• Lead and document monthly staff and management meetings.
• Communicate changes, updates, or concerns effectively to staff through verbal and written communication.
• Conduct regular check-ins with Lead Medication Aides and ensure assigned training and departmental action items are completed.

Additional Duties:

• Order and manage medical supplies, ensuring proper inventory levels.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements for waste management and document handling.
• Provide facility tours to prospective residents when required.
• Serve as the on-call contact and provide assistance to staff as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:Starting Salary: $72,000 annually Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Supplemental insurance options, including dental, vision, short-term disability, accident coverage, and more

Qualifications:

• Current, active Nebraska Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory or management experience, with demonstrated ability to coach employees, address performance concerns, and hold staff accountable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills; proficiency in ECP or similar electronic resident and medication management systems, or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of medication administration and resident care practices; ability to work independently, collaborate with the nurse consultant and administration, and maintain a professional team environment.

Preferred: Prior management experience in assisted living or long-term care, including direct supervision of Medication Aides and familiarity with Nebraska assisted living requirements.