Bilingual Lead Registered Nurse/Medical Coordinator

About the role

The Unaccompanied Children (UC) Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Lead Medical Coordinator oversees health services and coordinates timely, appropriate health services for children in care. This role develops and maintains policies and procedures for confidential health record management, triage of health concerns, medical emergency response, environmental health and safety, and post-release health care planning/care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and timely medical records, appointments, and services in accordance with the requirements of the program.
• Partners with other health professionals regarding health and safety standards for out-of-home childcare, childcare licensing requirements, disease reporting requirements for care providers, immunizations of children, medication management.
• Schedules, coordinates, and follows through on the medical and dental services provided to clients.
• Sets up and maintains the medical record for each program client.
• Ensures the initial medical screening, TB screening, immunization records, and medical recommendations are included in the medical record.
• Conducts frequent concurrent audits to ensure data entry and medical records are accurate and correct.
• Addresses specific medical conditions with medical providers and resources, while serving as a liaison with the provider and foster family.
• Affords assistance to foster parents and case managers in addressing any barriers that interfere with timely medical services for clients.
• Affords assistance to the program with communication medical needs, conditions, recommended treatment, and medical emergencies to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date information on clients in care while meeting ORR and CCWM's documentation and reporting requirements.
• Stays abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services.
• Transports clients on an as needed basis.
• Provides child-facing services on-site.
• Drives for agency business.
• Performs other special assignments at the supervisor’s request.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience with medical systems and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to build rapport with clients to help them adjust to new life circumstances.
• Ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement, and a high level of confidentiality.
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• This position requires reliable transportation. Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record with zero work restrictions. Must have personal auto insurance as required by law with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined. Must be willing to work irregular hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• A licensed registered nurse (RN) with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited RN program; or a master’s degree from an accredited higher health related field, such as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of prior employment work experience in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care is required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is highly preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical systems and procedures.
• Effective communication skills.
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.
• Bilingual fluency (Spanish/English).

Benefits

Annual Salary Range $72,325 - $87,514

Pay

$72,325 - $87,514 annually

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position