Health Services Coordinator

Pauline and Thomas Healthcare•Smyrna, TN

7d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Pauline and Thomas Healthcare (P&T) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. P&T is seeking a Health Services Coordinator (HSC) to support and utilizing the health-related knowledge to our individuals in leading them to be independent and have an amazing quality of life. Our HSC position is a non-medical position therefore it does not require a nursing license. However, having medical related experience and knowledge is a plus.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
High School Diploma/GED
I-9 Identification (Social Security Card, Passport, etc.)
Required to walk or stand regularly
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be able to crawl, kneel, climb, stop and squat
Accurately calculate medication dosages
Exercise good judgement and remaining calm in crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing nursing services to individuals with an intellectual disability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide prescribed treatment and health care procedures as ordered by a physician.
Create and distribute Individual Health Reports detailing participants' general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations for each service recipient.
Provide documentation regarding service recipient's health status for various support people.
Advise administrative team of all concerns and/or issues related to the provision of nursing services.
Observes service recipient's mannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as well as monitor medications, health, medical diagnosis and medical concerns of service recipients and refer for medical services as needed
Monitor the services recipients use of medications through Medication Administration logs.
Removes expired medications from circulation and access.
Assist in building a support network between the service recipient, family members, and the community.
Maintain health services supplies inventory and places supply orders when the inventory is low.
Advocates for service recipient with intellectual and developmental disabilities health concerns.
Administer medication(s), when needed and complete appropriate documentation.
Accompany individuals to and from appointments and activities, when needed.
Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community.