Transportation

OPCO Skilled Management; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Transportation Coordinator who works under licensed nursing supervision to coordinate resident transportation to medical appointments. The role emphasizes safety, timely service, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Required qualifications include a state driver's license, Nurse Aide Training with registry in good standing, and CPR/BLS certification. This position supports resident care, documentation, and reliable transport operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's Licensure for the state of application.
• Completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; name on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (as required by state).

Responsibilities

• Organizes transportation of residents to appointments based on priority of needs.
• Transports residents to and from inpatient/outpatient programs and facilities.
• Develops driving schedule aligned with resident appointments and program destinations.
• Reports changes in resident status during transport to clinical supervisor.
• Maintains safe driving practices and vehicle cleanliness and routine maintenance logs.
• Assists clinical staff with lifting and transferring as ordered; supports resident care during transport.
• Communicates with outside facilities and nursing staff for ongoing scheduling and service coordination.
• Provides adequate hydration to residents and protects resident personal property.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good communication

Safety-oriented

Education

Nurse Aide Training & Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for coordinating transportation and transportation of residents to and from physician appointments in a timely manner and under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver's Licensure for state in which you are applying.
• Successful completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes transportation of residents to complete required appointments based on priority of resident needs.
• Transports resident to and from inpatient and outpatient programs and to and from appropriate facilities and residences.
• Develops driving schedule based on resident’s scheduled medical appoints and program destination depending on resident appointment needs; Provides transportation of current or new residents from hospital after discharge.
• Provides report, information, and assessment of resident’s behavior or change of condition during transportation upon return to center; Reports changes of abnormal findings in resident status such as consciousness, pain, bleeding and vital signs that occur during the lift or transporting; Observe residents carefully and reports changes in condition to clinical supervisor.
• Transports medical records for signatures to medical offices.
• Maintains a high level of safety following safety policies and procedures while in Center and transporting residents.
• Maintains van in a neat and clean condition at all times; Maintains van in good working condition; Ensures that routine maintenance on vehicle is performed, logs mileage, and that vehicle is clean.
• Assist clinical staff with safe lifting, transferring, and/or transporting resident as specified by the physician orders and/or clinical supervisor; Assist in the care of residents requiring moderate to total assistance in moving.
• Establishes positive communications with outside facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, and /or specialty clinics to ensure proper services for residents are maintained and scheduled appropriately.
• Promptly reports any scheduling changes to the DON; nursing staff and ancillary service providers, responsible parties and takes follow up action as necessary.
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.