HEALTH SERVICE COORDINATOR LPN

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

4d•Hybrid

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 Berks 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. Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live a meaningful day defined in the most independent and fulfilling manner possible. The pillars of our success in serving so many people have been due to dedicating ourselves to the constant effort to ensure the physical and mental health of the individual served, to ensure their safety and the safety of the community they live in and to create opportunities for them to ultimately live a happy life in a manner that they choose. The heroes providing this support each and every day make up a team that resembles a healthy family. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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.
Pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, & FBI.
Possess a valid PA Driver's License.
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