RN/Medical Services Coordinator

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account Options

South Dakota Retirement

Paid Personal Leave

Job summary

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative in Sturgis, SD is seeking a compassionate RN/Medical Services Coordinator to lead health support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, supervise Case Nurses and Medical Assistants, and coordinate access to medical appointments and treatments.

This role blends nursing leadership with person-centered care, maintaining medical records, advocating for clients, and ensuring medication management and licensing standards are met; licensed RN

Qualifications

• Active South Dakota RN nursing license
• Current valid drivers' license
• Ability to pass criminal records check, background check and pre-employment drug screening
• Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, training and support for the Case Nurse(s) and medical assistants.
• Provide Medication Aide training and recertification training for DD staff.
• Conduct evaluations with Case Nurse(s) and Medical Assistants.
• Assign caseloads and manage own caseload of people supported.
• Maintain and ensure current medical files and immunization records in accordance with licensing standards.
• Coordinate healthcare services and help people supported access medical appointments and medications.
• Follow up on medical recommendations and orders from professionals.
• Participate in nursing on-call rotation.
• Support and advocate for individuals to meet health goals.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Education

South Dakota RN nursing license

Driver's license

Job description

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative is seeking a compassionate and organized RN/Medical Services Coordinator to lead health support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. This rewarding role combines nursing leadership with meaningful, person-centered care by supervising and supporting Case Nurses and Medical Assistants while working directly with the people we support to help them access the healthcare they need. You'll coordinate medical services, oversee medication management, maintain medical records, collaborate with healthcare providers, and advocate for individuals to ensure their health needs and personal goals are met. If you're a licensed Registered Nurse who enjoys leading a team, building relationships, and making a lasting difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our dedicated team and help empower individuals to live healthier, more independent lives.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

Wage-

$39.00-$42.00 per hour based on experience

Job Type-

Full-time, non-exempt

Work Location-

Sturgis, SD

Job Description-

• Provide supervision, training and support for the Case Nurse(s) and medical assistants.
• Provide Medication Aide training and recertification training for DD staff.
• Conduct evaluations with Case Nurse(s) and Medical Assistants.
• Assign caseloads and have their own caseload of people supported.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of the health and medical goals and needs of each person served and ensure that routine and emergency medical and health needs are met.
• Aid, support and encouragement to people supported in reaching their health goals.
• Coordinate healthcare services and work directly with people supported to ensure access to medical appointments, treatments, medications, and other healthcare resources necessary to meet their individual needs.
• Maintain current medical files, as dictated by licensing standards and ensure that documentation is current. Maintain current immunization records.
• Make sure people supported always have an adequate supply of medication.
• Follow-up on recommendations and orders from medical professionals.
• Participate in nursing on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications-

• Current valid South Dakota RN nursing license
• Current valid drivers' license
• Ability to pass criminal records check, background check and pre-employment drug screening
• Organizational, leadership and communication skills and the ability to self-motivate

Benefits-

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement
• Paid Personal Leave

Company Website-

Bhssc.org

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Kelly Frye at [e-mail].

Because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota, all employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation.