Health Care Coordinator - LPN or RN

apace•Lincoln, NE

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing Education, the Health Care Coordinator is responsible for the training and certification of direct care staff in the area of medication aide, CPR, and other approved activities and training as assigned by the Director of Nursing Education. Additionally, the Health Care Coordinator will provide regular observation and assessment of assigned agency direct care staff to improve outcomes, offer continuing education, and perform other nursing services to individuals supported by Apace as approved by the Director of Nursing Education. The hourly rate for this position is based on experience and level of licensure.

Requirements

Licensed Health Care Professional, minimum Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN)
Possession of a driver’s license valid in the state of Nebraska or other adequate means of transportation.
Performs duties “on-call” to attend to issues regarding medication administration and additional activities.
Must possess a reliable means of communication (e.g. telephone, cell phone, etc.).
Will be subject to criminal history APS and CPS background check.
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Must obtain certification to instruct CPR training within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

Conducts Medication Aid training and certification offered to direct care staff as assigned.
Trains Apace staff to administer medications within the Apace medication aid manual and documents appropriately in Therap.
Carries out a system for assessing and re-assessing competency to comply with the regulations for medication administration.
Conducts CPR training for new staff within two weeks of their hire date.
Offers recertification/renewals of CPR training as needed.
Conducts training of additional activities as requested for persons served as approved by the Director of Nursing Education.
Complete annual additional activities training re-certifications as required and scheduled.
Determines competency of medication aides to perform additional activities.
Annual/on-going education, training, and monitoring of additional activities approved for Apace from the Director of Nursing Education.
Accurately records completion of staff deemed competent to receive medication aide certification, CPR training and other training offered.
Provides accurate documentation to ensure compliance with certification, State and Apace requirements of employees to perform their duties.
Keeps accurate records to monitor and schedule re-certification or continuing education as needed for employees on an ongoing basis.
As assigned or as required by the Director of Nursing Education the Health Care Coordinator will provide direct care services to individuals supported by Apace.
Responds to additional requests for specialized knowledge of a Licensed Health Care Professional.
Health Care Coordinator acts as a member of the assigned Agency(ies) Management team, with regular attendance, active participation in initiatives to achieve the strategic goals of the Agency, and to support the mission of Apace and the individuals supported.
Health Care Coordinator acts as a member of the Nursing Education team, with regular attendance, active participation in initiatives to achieve the strategic goals of the Nursing Education department and to support the mission of Apace and the individuals supported.
Maintains licenses and certifications as required by the state of Nebraska.
Maintains licensure as a Licensed Health Care Professional pursuant to the act governing medication aide certification.
Must obtain certification to instruct CPR training within one month of hire.
Performs other duties as assigned by Apace.