St. Michael's | LVN Medical Coordinator

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities is seeking an LVN Medical Coordinator for its Parenting Services program in the Houston-Galveston area. This full-time role focuses on providing parenting education and medical services to expecting and new parents, specifically pregnant unaccompanied minors (UCs) and teen mothers with newborns, infants, and/or toddlers. The successful candidate will deliver personalized care in adherence to program policies, licensure, children’s rights, and medical guidelines. Responsibilities include collaborating with a registered nurse and other team members, coordinating and escorting clients to medical appointments, managing medication records (MARs), reporting incidents (SIRs), and requesting treatment authorization requests (TARs). The coordinator will also be responsible for developing and facilitating parenting classes in English and Spanish, based on approved curricula. This position requires participation in various meetings and ongoing training, and it operates within designated shelter locations, schools, and group home settings.

Requirements

Licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) or higher health-related qualification (e.g., licensed registered nurse (RN)), OR Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
One (1) year of experience in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care setting.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Proficient typing/keyboarding skills and computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and power point.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work and function well in a diverse and multidisciplinary environment.
Capacity to and adjust/adapt to flexible schedules, prioritize activities, responsibilities, and work within fast- paced environment.
Knowledge of essential medical terminology and understanding basic health attention like, vital sign measuring, blood sugar monitoring, and Weight/height measure; as well, performance hearing and vision screening.
Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and varying volumes of work under pressure.
Knowledgeable of HIPAA, state and federal regulations governing confidentiality and release of information.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about boundaries with kids, staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Create an educational plan to facilitate classes for expecting parents and teen parents UCs.
Establish a trusting and professional relationship with pregnant UCs and teen mothers with newborns, infants, and/or toddlers needing pregnancy and parenting classes.
Educate clients in life skills in both English and Spanish to pregnant and teen mothers.
Classes are based on approved curriculum content and materials which may be ready to present or may require additional development, such as updates and/or tailoring for specialized client needs.
Escort the clients during the labor and delivery at the facility/hospital where and transports teen mother/child for pediatrician follow-ups.
Always ensure the safety and security of all clients in their care.
Provide quality care and supervision to clients in accordance with ORR and TDFPS rules, program philosophy and procedure and client’s rights.
Maintain ratio and close supervision through all activities.
Must report immediately to the supervisor any doubts, questions, medical concerns, or procedure regarding client’s health.
Ensure client’s information and medical files for are safe and kept confidential.
Effectively communicate information pertaining to the health clients according to the program policies and procedures to ensure quality services and client safety.
Adjust work to the plans and programs that the Registered Nurse implements.
Maintain accurate and update documentation regarding biographical data, admission assessment, medical progress notes, Medication List, Medication Log, MARs, TARs, Sickness/Allergy Forms, Medical instructions/recommendations, medical summaries, Safety plans, SIRs, IRs, and other as needed.
Keep ongoing training to compliance with the annual training in accordance with state regulations, Office of Refugee and Resettlement, and both Catholic Charities and St. Michael’s Home for Children requirements.
Take online trainings as needed to renew the certifications needed.
Assist in the development, oversight, or provision of medical services for clients in care as approved by your supervisor for safety and licensure compliance.
Look for assistance or advice from direct supervisor if any doubts or questions before performing an assigned task.
Attending approved and required professional development opportunities.
Maintains all licenses, certificates, and/or training as required by funders, program, and/or agency.
Maintain client electronic records in compliance with agency policies and procedures, and all applicable legal requirements, including HIPAA.
Enters all applicable client information into the agency's database in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepares and submits all required administrative reports and documentation within given deadlines without compromising quality.
Participates in and is responsive to quality and compliance activities, including the agency's record review and qualitative review process, as well as incident reporting practices.
Perform other duties as assigned train such as participating in staff retreats, United Way tours, agency and community fairs and speaking engagements, assisting with special organizational projects/events, to promote agency programs.