Health Services Coordinator (rn/lpn)

Health Services Coordinator

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Summary

The Health Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and providing nursing oversight for designated programs. The Health Services Coordinator reports to the Director or designee. This position is part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Residential Services. Full Time (40 hrs./wk.) Monday through Friday - 7 AM to 3 PM. This position will cover our programs in Steelton and Highspire.

Wage Information: Base Rate $29.00 per hour for LPN or $30.00 per hour for RN. Experience is taken into account for potential higher starting rates.

Job Description

• Assess the individuals' health needs through observation of behavioral changes and physical signs and symptoms.
• Act as the liaison with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals.
• Provide on-going training to employees in medications, medical regulations, terminology, and other health related information.
• Review medical records as delegated.
• Oversee implementation, and follow through of medical care plans, nursing assessments, and health screening tools. Conducts clinical reviews as needed.
• Participate in scheduled interdisciplinary evaluations of individuals.
• Ensure that medical supplies are purchased and stocked as needed.
• Prepare required daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Develop and supervise written treatment plans or nursing care plans for individuals in conjunction with the treatment team.
• Confirm proper nursing coverage is present as needed.
• Administer medications, provide treatments, and other health services as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with state regulations.
• Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of medical information and practices.
• Knowledge of symptoms and behavior patterns of individuals with emotional, mental, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of the uses and effects of drugs.
• Ability to assess and identify necessary medical intervention.
• Ability to observe emotional and physical behavior.
• Ability to educate individuals and staff regarding health care needs.
• Monitors vitals, intakes, and outputs.
• Determines primary support and coverage for the prescribers and ensures that each nurse meets these expectations.
• Ensures that individuals and staff receive prompt, quality response to their medication questions.
• Ensures appropriate processing and completion of requests for refills and consultation as authorized by the prescriber.
• Communicates medication changes, medical, and psychiatric needs and updates to other treatment team members, both internally and externally.
• Collaborates with administrative staff at programs to ensure that psychiatry staff has the resources and support needed and updated.
• Communication occurs with regard to prescriptions, prior authorization, medication packaging, sampling, and patient assistance programs.

Qualifications

• A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Experience in the intellectual and developmental disability or behavioral health population preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, areas where services are provided and/or transport individuals to appointments.

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

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