Nurse-Health Coordinator
Company: Boys Town National Research Hospital
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Job Summary:The Health Coordinator Nurse develops and implements
programs for safe medication procedures, coordinates health,
wellness, and screening processes for youth, program students, and
employees, as assigned. $3000 Hiring Bonus Starting Salary at
$25/hrResponsibilities:
- Plans, develops, and implements a coordinated and comprehensive
program for safe medication administration and health/wellness
programs, as assigned, for employees, program students, and youth
health related activities.
- Conducts initial health screens and medication verification on
new youth or program students admitted to the family home program
or enrolled in a school program.
- Secures, reviews, monitors, and updates the medical history of
each youth or student on an on-going basis.
- Acts as a liaison on health related information between
parents, medical clinic staff, family teachers, school, and
athletic staff.
- Ensures regulatory compliance and compliance with all licensing
and accreditation standards.
- Produces and presents training programs, workshops or projects,
as assigned, on health education topics. This may include
communication and health/wellness reminders to parents or the
community.
- Develops and updates Pre-Service Workshop sections and training
support materials as needed for Medication Administration/Lab
training.
- Conducts ongoing monitoring and evaluation of medication
administration procedures, reviews data findings, incidents, and
reports data on monthly safety reviews.
- Plans and possibly facilitates meetings such as the Safety and
Health Quality Management Committee and the Wellness
Committee.
- Prepares policies and procedures for committee approval and
implements performance improvements as necessary.
- Serves as a resource and provides education/intervention for
youth, program students, and staff to prevent and reduce the risks
of endemic and epidemic infections or contagious illnesses;
educates staff on health-related questions including TB and
Hepatitis B programs.
- Integrates infection control program and medication
administration procedures with organizational wide performance
improvement process.
- Conducts work in the homes and schools as needed.
- Participates in assigned program meetings.
- Serves as a role model in carrying out the Father Flanagan's
Boys' Home mission.
- Directs all activities towards the fulfillment of the Boys Town
mission
- Directs all actions to reflect the values and principles of
Boys Town
- Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages
teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior
- Maintains regular, reliable and predictable attendance
- Supports other members of the management team and their
workSkills:
- Ability to understand and utilize medical terminology. Ability
to translate medical data into understandable conclusions and
recommendations.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth
care.
- High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving
skills.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including
PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner
while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to quickly make decisions in sensitive and sometimes
critical areas and to adapt responses to situations while
maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.Requirements:
- Graduate of a professional nursing program.
- 3 years of experience in a medical office setting. Previous
management experience is preferred.Certifications:
- Current, certified public health practitioner as an LPN.
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse
in the appropriate State preferred.
- CPR certification required. About Boys Town: Boys Town has been
changing the way America cares for children and families since
1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us
grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into
one of the largest national child and family care organizations in
the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research
Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care
and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to
those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our
supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is
why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better
place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique
perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits
to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town
Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our
experts and professional development opportunities within the
organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than
just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the
general nature of work to be performed and does not include an
exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys
Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates
in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or
expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To
request a disability-related accommodation in the application
process, contact us at 1-.
Keywords: Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha , Nurse-Health Coordinator, Healthcare , Omaha, Nebraska
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