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

CHESCO Services; Elgin; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CHESCO Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to serve as Health Coordinator in Elgin (Midlands Division). The role provides nursing care under supervision, coordinates medical services, and ensures compliant documentation and patient care plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating with outside agencies, managing medication procedures, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings. On-call coverage applies evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of approved school of nursing with SC Board of Nursing certification.
• Acquire and maintain First Aid, CPR and CPI certifications.
• TB screening is required; driver’s license from state of residence.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitors 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.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

On-call coordination

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

LPN with SC Board of Nursing certification

First Aid, CPR

CPI certification

TB screening

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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

• Elgin, SC

JOB DESCRIPTION

HEALTHCARE COORDINATOR/LPN – Midlands (Elgin) Divison

REPORTS TO: Healthcare Supervisor/DON

WORK HOURS: 40 Hour Work Week

SUPERVISES: None

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and completion of approved school of nursing, with state certification by S.C. Board of Nursing. Acquire and maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, and CPI (non-crisis intervention). Subject to annual TB screening. Valid driver’s license from state of residence and ability to operate motor vehicle for 15 passengers or less. Furnish proof of liability insurance.

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

PHYSICAL 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

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

JOB DUTIES

1. 1. Provides general nursing care to CHESCO Services individuals as per local, state and federal guidelines.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. 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.
4. 4. 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.
5. 5. 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.
6. 6. Monitors 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.
7. 7. 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.
8. 8. Schedules all medical appointments for individuals. Coordinates with Coordinator or Caregiver to provide coverage to the appointments as needed.
9. 9. Ensures Coordinators are updated on the medical status of the individuals.
10. 10. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the medical charts; ensures that the medical charts are current.
11. 11. Provides and documents staff/consumer/caregiver in-services/training relating to medical/health issues.
12. 12. Provides health care counseling to individuals as it relates to his or her personal needs; smoking, diet, exercise, proper hygiene, etc.
13. 13. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in single plan meetings, medication reviews, etc. and prepares required nursing reports.
14. 14. Completes other duties as identified or assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

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MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

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