Health Care Coordinator
Company: Region V Services
Location: Nebraska City
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Description:JOB SUMMARYUnder the direct supervision of the
Director of Nursing Education, the Health Care Coordinator is
responsible for the training and certification of direct care staff
in the area of medication aide, CPR, and other approved activities
and training as assigned by the Director of Nursing Education.
Additionally, the Health Care Coordinator will provide regular
observation and assessment of assigned agency direct care staff to
improve outcomes, offer continuing education, and perform other
nursing services to individuals supported by Region V Services as
approved by the Director of Nursing Education.ELIGIBLE FOR A $600
NEW HIRE INCENTIVESCHEDULEThis is a full-time position is based on
a 40-hour workweek. The schedule will vary based on the needs of
the Agency to provide consultation and education to achieve the
objective of accurate medication administration and additional
activities for all persons supported by Region V Services area
agencies. The Health Care Coordinator will be responsible for
developing their own schedule based on Agency needs which may be
subject to approval by the Director of Nursing Education.Region V
Services offers a generous benefits package including health,
dental, vision, paid leave, tuition assistance, and retirement
benefits. Review benefits online @
www.regionvservices.com/benefitsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMedication Aid
Training:
- Conducts Medication Aid training and certification offered to
direct care staff as assigned.
- Trains Region V Services staff to administer medications within
the Region V medication aid manual and documents appropriately in
Therap.
- Carries out a system for assessing and re-assessing competency
to comply with the regulations for medication administration.CPR
Training:
- Conducts CPR training for new staff within two weeks of their
hire date.
- Offers recertification/renewals of CPR training as
needed.Additional Approved Activities Training:
- Conducts training of additional activities as requested for
persons served as approved by the Director of Nursing
Education.
- Complete annual additional activities training recertifications
as required and scheduled.
- Determines competency of medication aides to perform additional
activities.
- Annual/on-going education, training, and monitoring of
additional activities approved for Region V from the Director of
Nursing Education.Record Keeping:
- Accurately records completion of staff deemed competent to
receive medication aide certification, CPR training and other
training offered.
- Provides accurate documentation to ensure compliance with
certification, State and RVS requirements of employees to perform
their duties.
- Keeps accurate records to monitor and schedule re-certification
or continuing education as needed for employees on an ongoing
basis.Performs Direct Care & Nursing Activities:
- As assigned or as required by the Director of Nursing Education
the Healthcare Coordinator will provide direct care services to
individuals supported by RVS.
- Responds to additional requests for specialized knowledge of a
Licensed Health Care Professional.Provides Support, Education,
Training, and Services to Assigned Management Teams:
- Healthcare Coordinator acts as a member of the assigned
Agency(ies) Management team, with regular attendance, active
participation in initiatives to achieve the strategic goals of the
Agency, and to support the mission of Region V Services and the
individuals supported.Acts as a member of the Nursing Education
Team:
- Healthcare Coordinator acts as member of the Nursing Education
team, with regular attendance, active participation in initiatives
to achieve the strategic goals of the Nursing Education department
and to support the mission of Region V Services and the individuals
supported.Maintains licenses and certifications required to perform
duties:
- Maintains licenses and certifications as required by the state
of Nebraska.
- Maintains licensure as a Licensed Health Care Professional
pursuant to the act governing medication aide certification.
- Must obtain certification to instruct CPR training within one
month of hire.Performs other duties as assigned by Region V
ServicesKnowledge, Skill, and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge in evaluation and teaching techniques
for the administration of medications to persons with developmental
disabilities.
- Ability to train staff, exercise good judgment in evaluating
situations and making decisions, and maintaining and preparing
moderately complex records.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Working knowledge of State regulations regarding medication
administration and additional activities.
- Lifting may be required at the service location. If lifting or
other adaptive equipment is available, it MUST be
used.Requirements:Qualifying Education, Training, and Experience
- Licensed Health Care Professional, minimum Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN)
- The hourly rate for this position is based on experience and
level of licensure. Special Requirements
- Possession of a driver's license valid in the state of Nebraska
or other adequate means of transportation.
- Performs duties on-call to attend to issues regarding
medication administration and additional activities.
- Must possess a reliable means of communication (e.g. telephone,
cell phone, etc.).
- Will be subject to criminal history APS and CPS background
check. May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.PI207587298
Keywords: Region V Services, Omaha , Health Care Coordinator, Healthcare , Nebraska City, Nebraska
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