HEALTH SERVICE COORDINATOR LPN

Apis Services Inc•North Cornwall Township, PA

3d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc, an Affiliate of Apis Services, is immediately looking for a FULL-TIME dedicated and hard-working Health Services Coordinator/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our medical services team in our Lebanon county & surrounding areas. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of the Director of Medical Services to individuals in our Behavioral Health and IDD Residential Program. This role requires traveling from CLA's to CLA's along with providing training to the CLA Staff. Standard hours: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-4:30 PM) with flexibility after hours and on weekends for emergencies in addition to an “on-call” rotation for medical consultation. Excellent Perks and Benefits: Salary from $60,000 to $65,000 depending on education, nursing license, and experience. Medical, Dental and Vision benefits. 401k, Life & Disability Insurance. Generous PTO. Paid Training & Career Advancement. A Great Team Environment. Competitive Wages. DailyPay – A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it. HSA & FSA. Life Assistance Program. Wellness Programs & more. Education & Experience Requirements: Active LPN license in the state of Pennsylvania. Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in a residential, community, or similar setting. Strong patient assessment skills. Ability to provide training, and additional training to direct care staff. Knowledge of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD)& Behavioral Health. Knowledge in and experience with OMHSAS/DHS Requirements. Demonstrate clinical competency. Additional Requirements: The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, & FBI as well as possess a valid PA Driver's License. The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all sponsored trainings. Essential Elements of the Position: Work within the scope of Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act for LPN's in providing for all operation. Follow standardized system to monitor regulatory guidelines and guidance to support consumers for the following areas: Medication. Nutrition. Health & Medical. Psychiatric. Hygiene. Complex Health Issues. Specific tasks to be performed include, but are not limited to: Review medication logs as needed and consult with Program Coordinator/On Call person for medication issues, errors, refusals in all IDD community living arrangements Assist support staff in preparing for doctor appointments as needed (determine need based on Health Promotion Activity Plans - HPAP) Assist with complex medical appointments in preparing support staff and/or attending appointments (determine based on HPAPs and current health status) Develop approaches to educate consumers about health care procedures, diagnoses, and treatments Educate support staff in consumer health care procedures, diagnoses, and treatments Substitute in Psychiatry Clinic when needed Offer input for development of medical/psychiatric policies and procedures Participate in preparation and revision of medical protocols Work to promote and provide staff education and understanding of psychiatric and medical health care policies and procedures Documentation as needed Participate in the coordination of service delivery to new and current consumers Site visits to consumers as scheduled and as needed Serve as a liaison with PCP/Specialists around healthcare needs of consumers Provide direct services to consumers such as administration of injections, wound care, etc. as needed Write and revise Lifetime Medical Histories annually Write and revise HPAPs annually unless there is a significant change Train support staff in the HPAPs Participate as assigned by the Vice President of Health Services in medical emergencies Act as a point person in communicating with hospital health care professionals, SCFF supervisors, and support staff Participate in consumer discharge meetings Provide health training as required following discharge Participate in Nursing On Call rotation Act as a resource for the Positive Approaches Resource Team (PART) to offer medical knowledge when needed Special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Health Services

Requirements

Active LPN license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in a residential, community, or similar setting.
Strong patient assessment skills.
Ability to provide training, and additional training to direct care staff.
Knowledge of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD)& Behavioral Health.
Knowledge in and experience with OMHSAS/DHS Requirements.
Demonstrate clinical competency.
The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, & FBI as well as possess a valid PA Driver's License.
The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all sponsored trainings.

Responsibilities

Work within the scope of Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act for LPN's in providing for all operation.
Follow standardized system to monitor regulatory guidelines and guidance to support consumers for the following areas: Medication, Nutrition, Health & Medical, Psychiatric, Hygiene, Complex Health Issues.
Review medication logs as needed and consult with Program Coordinator/On Call person for medication issues, errors, refusals in all IDD community living arrangements
Assist support staff in preparing for doctor appointments as needed (determine need based on Health Promotion Activity Plans - HPAP)
Assist with complex medical appointments in preparing support staff and/or attending appointments (determine based on HPAPs and current health status)
Develop approaches to educate consumers about health care procedures, diagnoses, and treatments
Educate support staff in consumer health care procedures, diagnoses, and treatments
Substitute in Psychiatry Clinic when needed
Offer input for development of medical/psychiatric policies and procedures
Participate in preparation and revision of medical protocols
Work to promote and provide staff education and understanding of psychiatric and medical health care policies and procedures
Documentation as needed
Participate in the coordination of service delivery to new and current consumers
Site visits to consumers as scheduled and as needed
Serve as a liaison with PCP/Specialists around healthcare needs of consumers
Provide direct services to consumers such as administration of injections, wound care, etc. as needed
Write and revise Lifetime Medical Histories annually
Write and revise HPAPs annually unless there is a significant change
Train support staff in the HPAPs
Participate as assigned by the Vice President of Health Services in medical emergencies
Act as a point person in communicating with hospital health care professionals, SCFF supervisors, and support staff
Participate in consumer discharge meetings
Provide health training as required following discharge
Participate in Nursing On Call rotation
Act as a resource for the Positive Approaches Resource Team (PART) to offer medical knowledge when needed
Special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Health Services