Job Description

About American Health Communities (AHC)American Health Communities, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc. operates 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Tennessee and Alabama. AHC specializes in caring for seniors by providing a full range of short-term and long-term healthcare in a home-like environment. For more information, visit .POSITION SUMMARY:Full Time - DaysThe LPN Staffing Coordinator\xe2\x80\x99s primary responsibility includes scheduling and supervising staff to ensure the facility\xe2\x80\x99s staffing needs are met. The position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of education programs for facility staff in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, and established policies and procedures of the facility.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to:

• Identify staffing needs; create work schedules
• Create daily staffing reports, monitor employee performance; submit reports to management
• Develop, coordinate and implement educational programs and in-services according to identified priorities
• Teach 75-hour training program for mandated certified nursing aides training program
• Provide general orientation to all new employees
• Schedule post-offer exams, agility and other tests for new employees
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Administrator regarding the operation of the in-service department.
• Participate in on-call assignments
• Receive, approve and process PTO requests
• Validate time sheets
• Complete various reports such as consistency of staffing, etc.
• Attend and participate in monthly and quarterly infection control, safety and quality assurance meetings.
• Maintain accurate in-service attendance and other relevant records such as license/certificate renewal dates.
• Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur.
• Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.
• Maintain records of patient accidents and incidents and provide in services to reduce accidents and incidents.
• Audit documentation for errors or inconsistencies; make necessary corrections or document reasons for corrections not made.
• Complete additional medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Review and determine validity of licensure and certification of personnel as required to meet state and/or federal requirements.
• Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures.
• Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients\xe2\x80\x99 personal and health care needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other health care institution
• Case/Utilization Management

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• RN/LPN License in the State where the facility is located
• Current State of Tennessee RN or LPN
• CPR Certification

Other Requirements:

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Travel required

Physical Requirements:

• Job may require occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEROur Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.#MPEducation Preferred

• Technical/other training or better
• Associates or better

American Health Communities