LPN

Jimmy Jazz; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

InVision Customized Services is seeking a nursing professional to coordinate medical care for individuals supported by the program. The role involves reviewing medical histories, coordinating with physicians, and acting as an intermediary between internal teams and community providers.

The ideal candidate holds a PA Licensed Practical Nurse credential, brings experience with complex medical needs, and can travel within the service region.

Qualifications

• Current PA Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Professional experience with IDD population is a plus.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain medical history and records related to diagnoses, health, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate care with physicians and community providers per regulations and best practices.
• Serve as liaison between InVision and providers including primary care, specialists, and regulators.
• Educate staff and people supported on medical diagnoses, medications, and dietary guidelines.
• Develop standardized protocols for conditions affecting IDD populations, including seizures and sepsis.
• Observe and prompt medical interventions when needed.
• Participate in team meetings and health-related goal setting and reporting.
• Obtain vital signs and perform basic health assessments as needed.
• Accompany people and staff to medical appointments as required.
• Support adherence to HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Nursing

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

PA Licensed Practical Nurse

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

• Location Multiple Locations - See Description,Reading, PA, 19605,United States
• Base Pay $27.00 - $32.50 / Hour
• Job Category Active
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

This position will be responsible for the care coordination of the medical needs, care, and treatment for people supported by InVision Customized Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review and maintain medical history and medical records as it relates to diagnoses, physical health, health prevention, medical appointments, and follow-up care.
• Ensure physician recommended treatment is received in accordance with regulation and best practices.
• Serve as the intermediary between InVision internal teams and community providers including but not limited to primary care providers, specialty providers, state, or local regulatory agencies, etc.
• Provide support, education, and training to staff, people supported, and their designees on medical diagnoses, prescribed medication, medication management, dietary guidelines and restrictions, and mobility or positioning.
• Ensure the development of standardized and individualized protocols for diagnosis known to affect the IDD population including but not limited to the fatal five diagnoses of seizures, aspiration, dehydration, constipation, and Sepsis.
• Observe, evaluate, and prompt appropriate medical intervention as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and in health-related goal development, implementation, and outcome reporting.
• Perform basic assessment of physical and mental health needs and obtain vital signs as needed.
• Accompany people supported and their staff to medical appointments as needed.
• Supports the residential teams with the compliance standards set forth in the 6100 and 6400 regulations, as needed.
• Coordinate with external medical professionals, community providers, and/or regulatory agencies, as needed.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of the people supported when hospitalized or in treatment, as needed.
• Serve as an on-call nurse, as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Current PA Licensed Practical Nurse
• Professional experience with the intellectually/developmentally disabled population, a plus.
• Professional experiences with the medically and behaviorally complex, a plus.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Other Requirements:

• Travel within the service region for home visits & meetings, as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidential information within HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Planning and time management and strong organizational skills.
• Valid PA Driver's License
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Act 34 clearance and FBI background check, if applicable
• Successful completion of motor vehicle records and background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any job-related function as directed by their supervisor.