Health Coordinator

Missions Inc; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

403b plan

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Missions Inc. Programs in Plymouth, MN seeks an RN or LPN to oversee medication monitoring and medical consultation across housing programs. The role requires a current license and the ability to train staff on medication monitoring and clinical policies.

You will monitor clinical conditions, coordinate admits/transfers, perform emergency response duties, and ensure medical equipment is functional. The position supports residents with testing, examinations, and referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• For RN/LPN position, licensure must be current and active.
• Two years' experience in addiction medicine preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse racial, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical consultation and crisis support; liaise with medical facilities.
• Evaluate admission potential and coordinate admits/transfers.
• Provide emergency first aid and refer to hospitals when needed.
• Follow-up on hospitalized residents.
• Train staff on medication monitoring and policies.
• Conduct monthly education classes for clients.
• Review medical policies and infection control procedures.
• Assist with COVID testing and blood pressure monitoring.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working order.

Skills

Addiction knowledge

Medical complications

Education

LPN or RN

Job description

Missions Inc. Programs provides housing, emergency shelter and supportive services to domestic abuse survivors and those seeking recovery from substance use disorders. We offer a collaborative and safe community for clients to heal and transform their lives.

Locations: Plymouth, MN

Full Time: 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Position Summary:

Provide oversite regarding medication monitoring and medical consultation and training at all housing programs. This position is open to licensed RNs and LPNs. Qualified candidates will have a current license.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide medical consultation, including crisis consultation, and act as liaison between client/program and medical facilities or providers.
• Evaluate client's potential for admission (disabled, high acuity, etc.).
• Provide emergency first aid and refer to 911/hospital when needed.
• Provide follow-up on all hospitalized clients.
• Coordinate admits/transfers from Mission Nursing Home.
• Ensure that medical equipment is in proper working order.
• Assist residents with COVID testing as needed.
• Assist residents with blood glucose testing, as needed
• Provide blood pressure monitoring.
• Conduct medical history assessments of all new residents and make referrals as necessary.
• Oversee medication monitoring including destruction of discarded/unused/outdated medications.
• Train staff on medication monitoring.
• Conduct program/client-specific monthly education classes.
• Assist clients with making medical/physical therapy appointments
• Review and provide input on all medical related policies and procedures.
• Conduct Narcan and other staff training twice monthly.
• Key participant in Quality Improvement program including review of quarterly reports and meetings to ensure quality of medical response and monitoring is provided.
• Review and provide input on Infection Control Program plan, policies and procedures changes or updates, as needed.
• Do Mantoux testing on all new employees except JRC.
• Other duties as required.

Position Qualifications:

• LPN or RN
• Knowledge of addiction and alcoholism and medical complications associated with both.
• Two years' experience in addiction medicine preferred.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job which may include walking, bending, stooping and kneeling multiple times per shift.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds..
• Ability to ascend and descend at least two flights of stairs.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly rate based on license and experience $28-$38 per hour. Benefits include dental insurance, 403b plan, long term disability insurance, life insurance, prorated holidays and PTO (paid time off).

Mission Statement:

Missions Inc. Programs provides a collaborative community and safe space where people are empowered to heal and transform their lives. Our vision is a world where every person realizes their worth and lives with dignity free from addiction and violence.

Our values are to:

• Affirm human worth
• Foster self-determination
• Value diversity
• Seek social justice