Staffing/Wound Care Coordinator

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Staffing/Wound Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN) to join our dynamic Health & Rehabilitation team. This vital role involves coordinating staffing needs, delivering expert wound care, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes through comprehensive assessment and treatment planning. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and patients while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Work Experience

Must have two years' experience working in a nursing home.

License/Certification

Current Tennessee State Licensed Practical Nurse with no restrictions required

Wound Care certification preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Visions

Core Values/Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Flexibility

Communications

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Electronic Health Records

Knowledge of MDS

Staffing/Scheduling systems

Payroll Systems

Human Resources guidelines

Wound care treatment practices and documentation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates staffing in nursing departments according to established guidelines and in consultation with the Director of Nursing.

Obtains and adjusts staff based on nursing home guidelines and acuity matrix system.

Creates the monthly staffing schedule for CNAs and nurses to cover the floor and maintain sufficient staffing numbers to care for the residents' needs based on acuity.

Inputs master staffing schedules into the computer; prepares staffing summaries for all shifts at least two weeks in advance.

Ensures all licensing and certification requirements of contracted nursing staff adhere to facility policy.

Manages the nursing schedule daily to cover call-ins and vacancies.

Works with managers and lead nurses to provide effective care.

Assists in developing staffing/acuity reports to Administration as needed.

Enters monthly data to track consistent staff to resident assignments as required by CMS for QuILTSS quality measures and reimbursements.

Uses reports generated by HR to verify that RN, LPN and CNA licensure renewals are up to date for staff working in nursing departments.

Rounds on employees and patients

May assists with the intake of new clients and informs potential clients of program services.

Assists with the customer care procedures and contact for client/customer relations.

Runs the OIG Abuse Registry and other required registries.

Assists with new employee orientation.

Wound documentation on admission including initial photos, documentation.

Weekly wound assessment, measurements, photos.

Attends weekly IDT meetings related to skin/ weights.

Monitor and remain compliant with the Physician visit schedule.

Complete resident PAE and PASRR forms as needed.

Participates in facility on-call in a rotating schedule with other nurse leaders

OTHER DUTIES

May assist with serving meals to residents and other nursing home responsibilities.

Maintains and monitors HealthStream assignments

May assist and attend off-site program activities for residents.

Performs other duties and special projects as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

May be in contact with patients under a variety of circumstances

Able to handle emergency or crisis situations

May be occasionally subject to irregular work hours

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person