Clinical Development Coordinator

The Legacy Senior Communities; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical and Dental coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Legacy Senior Communities in Plano, TX is seeking a Clinical Development Coordinator to manage nursing staff schedules, maintain supplies, and support the DON with data collection and onboarding. This non-profit concludes in a broad continuum of care including independent living and skilled nursing.

The role requires a nursing background (LVN) with CPR certification, plus at least one year in long-term care. Competitive salary, benefits and 403(b) retirement plan are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces and maintains daily CNA, CMA, LVN and RN schedule.
• Supports DON with recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintains staffing records, attendance, and payroll checks.
• Assists with pre-hire processes and training of nursing staff.
• Ensures proper inventory of nursing supplies and equipment.
• Supports on-floor direct care during staffing shortages.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Training delivery

Medical records management

Interviews & onboarding

Staff coordination & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse

CPR certification

Experience in long-term care

Job description

Position: Clinical Development Coordinator

Location: Plano, TX

Job Id:1868

# of Openings:1

About The Legacy Difference

From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.

Our Values

Excellence is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us.

Compassionate Care goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.

Integrity is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization.

Jewish Values & Culture are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.

About the Role

The Clinical Development Coordinator is responsible for producing and maintaining all nursing staff work schedules, maintaining par levels of nursing supplies and perform clerical duties, including maintaining clinical records in support of a nursing unit. Assists the Director of Nursing in collecting data and follows up on issues within a limited scope of practice regarding resident health and wellness. Plans, carries out, and documents training of all direct caregivers upon hire, monthly, and as needed in group or individual settings. In addition, keep nursing units stocked with nursing supplies and maintain proper records for resident supply charges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Produces and maintains daily CNA, CMA, LVN and RN schedule.
• Provides input for staffing needs based on acuity and resources.
• Ensures required RN staffing per facility regulations.
• Coordinates staffing needs to replace call ins.
• Responsible for posting Daily Staffing Grid.
• Maintains nursing phone roster and distributes changes to HR, DON, and Administrator.
• Interviews CNA and CMA applicants and if appropriates recommends candidate to DON for final interview.
• Assists DON with scheduling interviews for RN’s and LVN’s.
• Coordinates with the DON to ensure that the pre-hire process of all nursing staff is completed timely.
• Implements onboarding of new nursing staff.
• Spends a minimum of one day with new CNA’s to train and complete skills check off prior to their independent assignment on the floor.
• Responsible for new hire and annual skills check off for CNA’s.
• Coordinates with DON to ensure that initial and annual skills check off for CMA’s, LVN’s and RN’s are completed timely.
• Maintain staff attendance records.
• May Enter missed punches, verify times for Payroll close in My Paychex for DON approval. Coordinate with DON for vacation approval and notify DON and/or Administrator of any time discrepancies, unauthorized OT, habitual tardiness or habitual early clock in’s.
• Creates and/or maintains in-service tracking manual for all nursing staff. Ensures that all staff have all required state/federal in-services completed.
• Plans and carries out all state/federal/facility required in-services and competency testing for all direct caregivers upon hire, monthly, and on an as needed basis.
• Provides direct care on the floor when staffing needs require it.
• Meets new residents on their first day of arrival if they arrive to find out what the residents’ needs and fears are and then communicates that to the caregivers and licensed staff. Follows up within 24 hours to ensure that the resident is having their needs met.

MEDICAL RECORDS & CENTRAL SUPPLY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates new medical records for all new admits.
• Performs chart audits at admission and discharge.
• Maintains current medical records including regular audits to ensure compliance and completeness of required items as well as ongoing filing to ensure that documents are located in appropriate chart.
• Prepares all medical records for closure, physician signature and complete of discharge summary.
• Scans and uploads all medical chart documents and relevant data to appropriate electronic files.
• Performs general typing, filing, and posting to medical records.
• Orders supplies and equipment, maintains adequate par levels and places items in proper storage areas. Keeps floors stocked with supplies at all times.
• Consistently and systematically reconciles all ancillary supply charges, electronically for each resident and turns in to business office monthly.
• Abides by established facility and departmental policies including maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
• Maintains all Central Supply and Oxygen storage areas to be neat and tidy, ensuring that state/federal guidelines for storage of such items are met.
• Create and maintain an inventory list of all medical equipment belonging to the Legacy or any rented equipment from vendors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists DON in supervision and training of CNAs and CMAs to ensure delivery of consistently high quality care to residents.
• Monitors and ensures that weights, showers and linen changes are occurring as designated. Initiates disciplinary actions through DON or Administrator if requirements are not being met.
• Assesses CNA skills to identify and address deficiencies as appropriate and initiate disciplinary actions with DON as appropriate.
• Develops training protocol to address needs identified.
• Assists with the orientation and performance evaluation of direct care team members.
• Participates with on-call rotating schedule for nursing staff.
• Assist DON with 90 day and annual evaluations.

Education Requirements and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse required
• CPR certification required
• Preferred minimum of one year experience in long-term care or skilled nursing setting

We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage for you and your family (FTE)
• Paid time off accrual from Day 1 (FTE)
• Build your future with a 403(b)-retirement plan

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Legacy Senior Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance

Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.