Lead Medical Coordinator

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie•Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medical Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for nursing services in collaboration with the Chief of Health Services. This role ensures the delivery of compliant, high-quality healthcare services for youth in care by overseeing staff performance, coordinating care, maintaining regulatory standards, and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration. The Lead Medical Coordinator also participates in direct nursing duties as needed to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse and licensed by the State of New York.
Must be in good standing with the New York State Board of Education and Licensure.
Must have a minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a medical management position.
Valid Driver’s license in good standing as determined by the agency.
Must have experience working with the Office of Refugee and Resettlement

Nice To Haves

More than two years of experience in a supervisory role in a medical setting
Psychiatric care experience

Responsibilities

Ensures safe and professional delivery of care including medication administration, first aid administration, routine sick child care and physician ordered care, assessment of children’s physical condition and referral for treatment as needed.
Acts as a liaison with community providers.
Responsible for orientation and training, schedules, and evaluations/supervisions of the nursing and administrative staff in the department.
Oversees the documentation and record keeping through review of the child’s health portal and Extended Reach computer database programs.
Ensures all required care is provided, and continuity of services is followed in a timely manner.
Oversees Preventative Nursing Care services.
Ensures a teaching program for developing healthy living skills is provided for the youth.
Coordinates special dietary needs with the Food Service Supervisor.
Ensures that community providers follow accepted medical practices for immunization against communicable diseases.
Oversee training of residents and staff in procedure for Residents that Self Administer Medication.
Attends Health Committees.
Orients new providers regarding healthcare services offered at the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie.
Attends facility based Quality Assurance meetings, i.e, Monthly Risk Management Meeting.
Updates policy and procedure in compliance with NYS Office of Child and Family Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement and Office of Mental Health regulations for healthcare services; keeps the Chief of Health Services informed of any healthcare standards changes.
Maintains interdepartmental communications and works as an interdisciplinary team member.
Incorporates Team recommendations in providing physical and personal health care to children.