Nursing Education Coordinator - Home Care jobs in Iowa

Job Summary

The Care Coordinator assists in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing services and resident care activities in accordance with the Nursing Home Director to ensure that residents get the best care possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Nursing Home Director in conducting the day-to-day functions of the nursing services in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

• Participates in facility surveys made by authorized government and private agencies as requested by Administrator or the Director of Nursing Home.

• Assists with coordination of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care as needed.

• Coordinate and organize resident care activities and sharing of information among all of the participants concerned with resident’s care to achieve safer and more effective care. Ensures that the resident’s needs and preferences for health services and information sharing.

• Resident- and family-centered, team-based activity designed to assess and meet the needs of residents, while navigating effectively and efficiently. Identifying potential gaps in meeting residents’ needs.

• Works closely with front line staff to assist in care plan compliance.

• Shares hallway charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

• May work as a floor nurse / supervisor when needed.

• Participates in the development, maintenance, and implementation of Quality Assurance Programs.

• Communicates professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers in a way that generates a collaborative effort and positive team spirit. Optimum resident care requires a positive team effort.

• Attends and participates in continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of changes in the profession, as well as to maintain current licensure.

• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.

• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.

• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.

• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

• Participate in on-call schedule and responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements, Licenses, Registrations, Certifications

• RN with state license required; Current license to practice nursing in the state.

• Two years of experience as a professional nurse. Nursing Home experience preferred.

Position Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations.

• Basic Life Support certification.

• Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationship with the patients and families.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to use evidence-based practice in providing care.

• Must possess effective time management skills.

• Ability to carry out assignments with minimal supervision and guidance.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Has the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before customers, patients, families and employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks. Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee may be exposed to combative residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• professional nurse: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Iowa RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person