Health & Wellness Coordinator (LPN)

Position SummaryEnsures the delivery of all clinical care for the Assisted Living is in compliance with regulations and guidelines.  Assesses and evaluates each Assisted Living resident and ensures all updates and order are submitted and documented correctly.  Guides the direct care staff in their clinical support of each resident.  Embraces and incorporates wellness programs into programming and department oversight.Essential DutiesPerforms necessary clinical duties as required.Enters all new resident information; including health history, psycho-social evaluation, physician evaluation, and all other clinical packet information that is necessary for the health file of the resident.Completes the semi-annual and any change of condition assessments as warranted for Assisted Living residents.Responsible for managing the day-to-day physician orders to include labs, prescriptions and other clinical needs.Assists and follows through on personal appointments as needed. This may include, but not be limited to physician, physical therapy, dental, eye and hospice. Both in house and external. Ensures appropriate communication occurs.Responsible for coordinating ancillary care services, as directed, for the residents.Schedules and manages care conferences with families and residentsCommunicates, collaborates and problem solves as needed with the leadership of Assisted Living on relevant issues in the departmentIn compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures, may be responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing, training, supervising and following the Company’s performance management policy with assigned staff.Ensures that staffing levels and scheduling patterns are adequate and appropriate for staff coverage, as required.Has day-to-day oversight of direct care associates, may participate in hiring, performance management and termination process as needed.Reports any changes that may prompt evaluation of higher levels of care or additional supportive services. May need to partner with other leadership within the company to assess residents as needed.Ensures all staff and resident tuberculosis (TBs) tests are completed in a timely manner.Shares On-Call and Manager on Duty responsibility as required.Other duties as assigned.