LEAD MEDICAL COORDINATOR

Apis Services Inc•Bethlehem Township, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Lead Medical Coordinator (RN) to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring the health and well-being of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) by overseeing medical services, coordinating with external providers, and maintaining health records. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and benefits, including DailyPay, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The Children's Home of Reading has a long history of improving lives and is part of the Inperium family of companies, administered through Apis Services, Inc. They are committed to providing a supportive environment for employees to grow their careers and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s degree; OR a higher health-related qualification (e.g., Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner).
Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania RN licensure required.
Minimum of 1 year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.
Reliable transportation required for travel between program sites.
Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
Must provide proof of immunity of vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, annual Influenza) and comply with all state licensing health screening requirements including TB screening.
Must complete all ORR-required pre-service trainings, as required and scheduled by ORR.
Must complete all ORR-required continuing education on an annual basis, as required and scheduled by ORR, covering applicable ORR regulations, policies, and procedures.
Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct consistent with ORR policy, confidentiality acknowledgment, and mandatory reporter agreement.
Must disclose any prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on employment applications and in interviews. Material omissions are grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

No experience required for many positions.
Paid training provided.

Responsibilities

Conducts health screenings for newly admitted UACs within required timeframes.
Oversees medication administration and management across both program locations.
Monitors ongoing medical needs and maintains confidential health records.
Coordinates with external medical, dental, and public health providers.
Responds to urgent health concerns and medical emergencies.
Travels between program office locations to maintain consistent medical oversight across all sites.
Provides staff training on medical, dental, and public health topics relevant to pediatric, adolescent, and migrant health.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures for confidential health record management, triage of health concerns, medical emergency response, environmental health and safety, and post-release health care planning.
Participates in ORR-required monthly and quarterly status meetings as needed.
Supports continuation application preparation related to health services.
Exercises independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
Maintains regular, reliable attendance and responds promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.