Lead Medical Coordinator

Maryville Academy; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryville Academy, Bartlett location, seeks a Lead Medical Coordinator to ensure high-quality health services for unaccompanied minors in ORR care. The role requires advanced nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include overseeing medication administration, medical records, and coordinating with physicians, therapists, and case managers. On-call 24/7 for crisis situations and participation in ongoing quality improvement are

Qualifications

• Requires RN with pediatric nursing experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow established Maryville Academy Standard Medical Operating Procedures.
• Coordinate with the Treatment Team, program staff, and ORR physicians.
• Manage medication administration, storage, documentation, and consents.

Skills

RN

Pediatric Nursing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Join the Maryville Academy Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter and improve the lives of children and families There is an opening for a Lead Medical Coordinator to work in our Bartlett location

About Maryville Academy

For more than 140 years Maryville has been committed to providing protection and guidance to children As the world has changed so have the needs of the families and children we serve Maryville has adapted by focusing on our communitys most critical issues Today our range of programs includes residential care mental health services healthcare and family support services as well as a variety of educational and youth development offerings Maryvilles mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual spiritual moral and emotional growth

About the Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter

The Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter is home to adolescent girls and boys through the Office of Refugee Resettlement ORR This program provides a safe setting for children during their first days in America until a permanent setting can be established for them

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Medical Coordinators primary responsibility is to assure the provision of quality health services for Maryville youth according to the standards and guidelines of the Office of Refugee Resettlement ORR The employees primary duty is work that requires advanced knowledge in the field of nursing Position requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Is knowledgeable of and follows Maryville Academy Standard Medical Operating Procedures
• Establishes positive working relationships with the Treatment Team program staff and other Maryville Lead Medical Coordinators
• Develops and maintains lines of communication with outside contractors and consumers including ORR physicians dentists therapists and others as needed
• Monitors the health care delivery system of assigned sites to includeMedical clearance system
• Medication administration storage documentation and consents
• Delivery of prescribed patient care
• Patient medical record system
• Physicians orders prescription and lab work implementation in an accurate and timely manner
• Implements any home adaptations as needed
• Oversee the medical equipment providers as needed
• Ensures that medical information is up to date
• Coordinates with the program management staff in the discharge planning system
• Develops and maintains a system to provide medical consultation to case managers Maryville staff and contracted staff
• Develops and provides medical workshops groups and CPR training for staff and clients
• Supervises the infection control program and quality improvement and safety program as it pertains to medical issues
• Communicates with the therapists dieticians and psychiatrists and all members of the multi disciplinary team
• Participates in treatment team meetings management team meetings and quarterly review staffing as needed
• Schedules client medical appointments as necessary
• Attends client medical appointments as indicated for the health and safety concerns of each client
• On call 24 hours as needed for crisis situation
• Participates in continued performance quality improvement
• Attends a minimum of 40 hours advanced trainingworkshops on an annual basis
• Performs other work related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of Registered Nurse RN required
• Experience in pediatric nursing
• Physical assessment course work preferred

SKILLS Knowledge

• Bilingual EnglishSpanish language competency required
• Basic computer proficiency including working knowledge of MS Word Excel and PowerPointPhysical Demands Required to frequently sit stand bend stoop walk and drive for extended periods
• Required to walk up and down stairs
• Required to occasionally liftmove objects andor youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds
• Must possess the ability to provide physical restraint for students threatening to harm themselves or others
• Must have the visual hearing and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined aboveEnvironment and Scheduling Duties involve contact with students who may be traumatized
• Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary