LPN-Health Coordinator – Full time Monday-Friday; includes working some on call weekends

Job Summary

Provides nursing care for CHESCO Services Clients under supervision of the Healthcare Supervisor/Director of Nursing.

Physical Abilities

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, ABILITIES standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, (patients with assistance), INCLUDE: fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, communication, writing, reading, driving (including nights), counting, work double shifts as necessary, running, and smelling.

Physical Requirements

• Very heavy lifting with assistance
• Visual acuity must be accurate to write and read small print and record data
• Subject to both indoor and outdoor environments
• Subject to temperature extremes of heat and cold for short time periods
• Subject to noise and hazards including: the possibility of physical assault, property destruction, and infections
• Subject to wear protective clothing to prevent exposure to infection

Job Duties

• Provides general nursing care to CHESCO Services individuals as per local, state and federal guidelines.
• Provides routine nursing procedures (medical appointments, vital signs, etc.) and paperwork (care plan, MAR, progress notes, TD assessments etc.) per agency medical guidelines and in accordance with M.D.’s orders.
• Responsible for coordination of services with outside health agencies. Serves as primary Liaison for all community health professionals and promotes effective working relationships with these professionals.
• Participates in the pre-admission evaluation of individuals selected for placement in terms of nursing services. Assists in the development of training programs upon admission within the health related areas. Complete necessary appointments and paperwork for new admissions.
• Schedules, attends and assists Coordinators with the Drug Reviews. Ensures Individuals receive appropriate medications as prescribed by the psychiatrist. Initiate consent forms for psychotropic medications.
• Maintains and notes monthly any discrepancies in the areas of medication administration records, medication storage, medication supplies, (prescribed and OTC meds), follow up on MD appointments, implementation of MD recommendations, vital signs, and dietary needs. Provides monthly nursing summaries to the Coordinators.
• Provides 24 hour/5 days a week and shared week-end and holiday Aon call@ medical coverage for individuals. If not within a 45 minute response range, prior notification must be given to Supervisor.
• Schedules all medical appointments for individuals. Coordinates with Coordinator or Caregiver to provide coverage to the appointments as needed.
• Ensures Coordinators are updated on the medical status of the individuals.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the medical charts; ensures that the medical charts are current.
• Provides and documents staff/consumer/caregiver in-services/training relating to medical/health issues.
• Provides health care counseling to individuals as it relates to his or her personal needs; smoking, diet, exercise, proper hygiene, etc.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in single plan meetings, medication reviews, etc. and prepares required nursing reports.
• Completes other duties as identified or assigned.

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