Clinical Practice Coordinator (LPN) - GPC

Genesis HealthCare System; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System Caldwell SBHC is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and clinical leadership within a busy community health setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions/discharges, administering medications, aiding in scheduling, training, and performance management, and driving workflow improvements in the practice.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio LPN license.
• Two years prior experience.
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of orientation.
• Completion of an approved pharmacology course.
• Effective written and oral communication; ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
• Ability to collect data, interpret findings, and set priorities.
• Ability to read, calculate, and prepare medications; monitor reactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under physician direction in a warm, friendly manner.
• Accurately take and record measurements or readings; administer prescribed medications.
• Coordinate admission, discharge, and transfer processes; lead on unit workflows.
• Collaborate to identify and implement clinical process improvements.
• Support HR concerns and promote a positive, professional work environment.
• Develop staff schedules and coordinate coverage; communicate changes promptly.
• Facilitate onboarding and training; maintain competency records.
• Assist in annual performance reviews and staff development.

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.__

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

GPC Caldwell SBHC

Overview of Position:

Administers skilled direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients according to the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the physician. Provides clinical leadership to other clinical support staff within the practice Adheres to universal precautions and is compliant with infection control policies. Carries out job requirements as delegated by and with the supervision of a physician (or registered nurse).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Patient Care

• 1 Provides patient care, under the direction of the physician, in a warm and friendly manner.
• 2 Accurately takes and records measurements or readings.
• 3 Administers prescribed medications.
• 4 Coordinates admission, discharge, and transfer process.
• 5 Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other care givers on the unit and within the health system.

Operational & Workflow Improvement

• 1 Collaborate with the Practice/Office Manager to identify and implement process improvements in clinical workflows.
• 2 Monitor and evaluate clinical operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and quality of care.
• 3 Serve as a liaison between clinical staff and management to streamline communication and workflow optimization.

Human Resources Support

• 1 Address HR concerns such as attendance, tardiness, and interpersonal/teamwork issues.
• 2 Document and elevate recurring concerns to the Practice/Office Manager as needed.
• 3 Promote a positive and professional work environment through coaching and support.

Staff Scheduling & Coverage

• 1 Develop and maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts.
• 2 Coordinate coverage for planned and unplanned absences, including sick calls and PTO.
• 3 Communicate scheduling changes promptly and effectively to all relevant staff.

Training & Competency

• 1 Facilitate onboarding and training of new clinical staff, ensuring completion of required competencies.
• 2 Organize ongoing training and competency assessments for existing staff.
• 3 Maintain accurate records of training completion and competency evaluations.

Performance Management

• 1 Assist the Practice/Office Manager in preparing and conducting annual performance reviews.
• 2 Provide input on staff performance based on direct observation and feedback.
• 3 Support staff development through goal setting and performance improvement plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Current Ohio LPN license.
2. 2. Two years previous experience.
3. 3. Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of orientation.
4. 4. Completion of an approved pharmacology course.
5. 5. Ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
6. 6. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.
7. 7. Ability to read, calculate, and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:
   • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
   • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
   • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
   • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
   • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
   • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
   • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
   • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
   • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
   • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
   • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
   • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
   • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.).
   • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
   • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
   • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
3. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
   • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.).
   • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.).
   • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment.
   • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
   • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions that may include the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.
3. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time
4. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.