LPN Health Services Coordinator

Volunteers of America Mid-States•Nashville, TN

12d

About The Position

To assist service recipients with health related activities that the service recipient would self- manage if able. Under the direction and supervision of the Sr. Director. The LPN HSC will provide clerical and office support in maintaining health care services and insuring that all documentations and medical supply needs of the persons supported are provided. The LPN HSC will work closely with the Contracted Oversight RN.

Requirements

The position requires current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Tennessee and at least two years of nursing experience preferably working with persons with intellectual and developmentally disabilities or in a home health environment.
Must have knowledge of the rules, policies and procedures, and guidelines established by the State of Tennessee for community support programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and be able to complete required DIDD training.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all health related information is entered into practical health record system
Maintain all appropriate paper files relative to healthcare
Coordinate the scheduling of all medical appointments and follow up. Ensure that all appointments are kept or rescheduled.
Follow up on all referrals and recommendations from the health care professionals.
Ensure that all person supported records meet DIDD requirements.
Review and sign off on all medication variances weekly.
Monitor and maintain medication refill request and order supplies as needed.
Coordinate AT equipment. Bed, wheelchairs, hoyer lift repairs and ensure AT clinic packet is completed.
Filing of all medical documents and encounters in chart daily
Ensure that all consents are updated and uploaded to the person supported file
Review, Complete and upload all encounters in EHR
Thinning charts of all persons supported and storing them according to office procedure
Monitor Lab tracking, request copies for file, insure that all ordered labs are completed.
Track all annual physicals, dentals and vision exams and ensure they are completed within the DIDD guidelines.
Work in the homes at least 16 hours a month or as needed.
Be available and on call when the Case Manager is on vacation or unavailable.
Coordinate (as needed) between and among health care professionals, such as Primary Care Physician, CSN Case Mangers, and medical specialist, i.e. (cardiologist, orthopedists, psychiatrist, etc.) to assure the effective flow of information.
Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties and reports as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.
Any other job duties as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
Retention Committee