RN HealthCare Navigator for IDD Crisis Care

Benchmark Human Services; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Sick time pay

FSA

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Augusta, GA seeks an RN Healthcare Coordinator to oversee healthcare coordination and direct intervention for individuals with IDD in crisis in transitional homes. You’ll train unlicensed staff, supervise LPNs, and ensure compliance with health policies while providing compassionate support and advocacy.

Role includes coordinating care transitions, maintaining records, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• RN with current Georgia license.
• Experience in IDD/Mental Health nursing is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Valid Driver’s License, with no driving limitations.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare and wellness coordination for individuals in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
• Function as liaison and advocate for individuals’ healthcare, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Train unlicensed staff on medication supervision of self-administration, delegated tasks, treatment protocols, and monitoring.
• Implement and train employees on new and revised health related policies and procedures in a timely manner as directed.
• Oversee pharmacy and medication needs.
• Maintain health-related records, complete documentation and assessments.
• Obtain and maintain HRST rater certification.
• Support individuals in obtaining health services appropriate for their needs.
• Oversee that the health status and physical conditions of individuals are assessed, monitored, reported, documented, and responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Respond to emergency medical situations in a timely manner, as appropriate.
• Participate in and attend assigned medical individuals’ appointments (as directed).
• Develop and update individual specific plans of care and health care plans to ensure appropriate medical care and supervision for assigned individuals.
• Manage transitions of care to and from hospital, nursing home, rehab facility and/or other agency.
• Mandatory reporter of any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the supervisor or Director

Skills

RN license

IDD/MH nursing

Driver's license

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Augusta, GA seeks an RN Healthcare Coordinator to oversee healthcare coordination and direct intervention for individuals with IDD in crisis in transitional homes. You’ll train unlicensed staff, supervise LPNs, and ensure compliance with health policies while providing compassionate support and advocacy.

Role includes coordinating care transitions, maintaining records, and responding to emergencies.