Care Coordinator-Dementia

The purpose of the Care Coordinator-Dementia is to provide assessment, coordination, and execution of the nursing care needs of individuals primarily with dementia living both long and short term at Pleasant View Nursing Home and the O’Rourke Dementia Stabilization Unit.

• Receive a report from the nurse on the previous shift, listen to updates, changes, and new information. Present a comprehensive report to the nursing assistants. Confirm understanding of assignments and requests as well as the time that these are due to be completed. Review the schedule for therapy, the beauty shop, programs for the day and outside appointments.
• Conduct rounds on the unit upon arrival; monitoring the appearance of the unit, the appearance of the residents. Communicate observations to the appropriate staff for follow through and attention.
• Coordinate the duties and responsibilities for the day with the RCC and/or the RN Supervisor.
• Monitor the duties of the nursing assistants for completeness and in conjunction with the plan of care.
• Record resident information using the electronic chart or the clinical record.
• Responsible for the care and service to the residents in coordination with the RCC and under the direction of the DON. Responsible to fulfill the duties of a staff nurse.
• Complete assessment of the resident upon admission, quarterly and upon change of condition.
• Complete accident/ incident skin injury reports as necessary reviewing them for completeness. Complete the investigation of the root cause. Monitor the follow up review of care plans for effective and appropriate interventions.
• Communicate with Medical Providers reviewing the plan of care with updates as to improvements, changes in condition and decline in condition.

• Inform nursing staff of new admissions and information about this new resident. Monitor that the room is ready, and that the supplies and equipment have been delivered to the room.
• Prepare and administer medication to residents. Observe and record resident’s response to medication, physical and mental condition.
• Perform prescribed nursing treatment and monitor for effectiveness.

• Monitor resident’s condition, assess resident change in condition, communicate with the physician and report to the RCC and/or RN Supervisor.

• Review current and new MD orders

• Complete documentation in the clinical record accurately and comprehensively, providing subjective and objective data, the plan and effectiveness of the plan.

• Assist in developing resident care plans and/or updates/revisions.
• Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medications.

• Provide comfort for emotionally distressed residents and residents’ families.
• Provide information to residents and families, offering choice. Communicate openly providing appropriate updates of current status and progress.

• Identify resident care needs and provide input to the development of the care plan.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians’ orders, etc., on a timely basis.
• Monitor medication administration and treatment schedules observing that they are being administered as ordered and provided as scheduled.
• Review medication record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order guidelines.
• Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to monitor that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Consult with the resident’s physician in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
• Notify the resident’s attending physician and HCPOA when there is a significant change in the resident’s condition.

• Provide residents’ family with condition updates.
• Assist with routine resident care such as ambulatory activity, transfers, ADLs, etc. as time permits.

• Understand and follow the Green County and Pleasant View Employee Handbooks. Follow facility…