LPN Assessment Coordinator

sasllc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

7 paid Holidays

Weekly pay

Job summary

Archway Transitional Care in Macon, GA is seeking an LPN to support patient assessments and care planning. You will coordinate with nursing center departments and families to ensure comprehensive care aligned with patient wishes, while collaborating with consultants and the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an active Georgia LPN license and a nursing degree or equivalent, with the chance to advance within a mission-driven, non-profit organization known for high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or accredited LPN program completed.
• Active LPN license to practice in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between nursing center departments and patient/family to provide an effective assessment/care plan.
• Establishes open lines of communication with consultants and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assists Director with patient or family interviews for assessment purposes and with development of care plans.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Nursing degree or LPN program

Job description

Join us at Archway Transitional Care - a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities

Pay: $28.25 to $31.50

Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

Management add on pay

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered:

• myFlexPay - ability to receive pay before payday
• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Referral Bonus Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates communication between nursing center departments and patient/family members to provide an effective assessment/care plan process.
• Establishes open lines of communication with consultants.
• Has effective interviewing skills for the purpose of collecting information from patients, families and staff members.
• Assists Director with patient or family interviews for assessment purposes.
• Assists Director with evaluation of each patient's condition and medical data to determine special needs, or the need to amend the admission assessment.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of nursing resource material and understands how to incorporate such information into care plans [i.e., nursing journal articles that relate to specific patient care topics (bowel and bladder retraining, restraint assessment and use, fall assessments, skin assessments, etc.)].
• Establishes open lines of communication with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide a comprehensive and holistic patient care plan.
• Maintains schedule as assessment/care plan meetings. Coordinates schedule with nursing center staff and others (family, therapists, etc.) to provide for appropriate participation.
• Helps to provide that care is provided in accordance with patient's wishes.
• Assists Director with coordinating the development of a care plan (preliminary and comprehensive) for each patient that identifies problems/needs, appropriate interventions and measurable goals.
• Helps to provide that patient assessment and care plans are completed in a timeframe that is in accordance with current regulations.
• Assists Director with facilitation of education to inform associates of the patient's care plan and review care plan prior to administering care.
• Coordinates the review of each assessment/care plan for accuracy including timeliness, appropriate signatures, dates, etc.
• Helps to provide that each assessment is signed and dated to certify its completion.
• Monitors the MDS process for accuracy according to the MDS guidelines and other accepted standards.
• Assists Director in education of the interdisciplinary team and other staff members as needed in the MDS process.
• Assists Director with physical assessment of patient to provide accurate MDS process as requested.
• May be requested to assist with nursing service educational programs in reference to patient assessment and care.
• May be requested to assist with meeting all shifts for the purposes or planning, coordinating and implementing patient care.
• Assists in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations in relation to scheduling, performing and implementing patient care plans.
• May be required to assist with management reports and participate in special assignments.
• Complies with specific time limitations in terms of assistance given to Director in scheduling and planning patient care.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.
• An active LPN License to practice in the State of Georgia

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in a