Medical Compliance Specialist

Clarvida - Pennsylvania • Reading, PA

62d • Hybrid

About The Position

A person in this position is a Licensed Practical Nurse and functions under the working title of Medical Compliance Specialist. Assignments are technical in nature and are performed under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role involves administering medication, providing direct care, observing and reporting resident health status, health promotion, and identifying safety hazards. Additionally, this position participates in quality improvement committees, monitors medical regimens, observes the effects of treatments, and prepares reports. While there are no direct supervisory responsibilities, the individual may serve as a coach and mentor.

Requirements

• Completion of a State approved Licensed Practical Nursing course and possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Knowledge of the theories and practice of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Skill in applying basic nursing practices and methodology.
• Ability to observe, record, and report signs and symptoms of residents' actual or potential health status.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communications with residents, families, and other members of the health care system.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to identify actual or potential health and safety hazards.
• Ability to acquire new knowledge, skills, and techniques required to maintain current in nursing practice.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Basic mathematic ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read instructional memos and/or participate in training sessions then translate information provided into day-to-day work duties.
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive and understanding attitude toward the co-workers and individuals in services.
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health and welfare of the residents.
• Ability to respond to high emotional intensity or emergency situations appropriately.
• Ability to work as a member of a team cooperatively and ethically to insure that the program is a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication in accordance with the physician's orders, under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Provides direct care to residents by utilizing standard nursing techniques and following care plans.
• Observes, interprets, records, and reports those signs, symptoms and processes which indicate the residents' responses to actual or potential health problems.
• Provides health promotion and maintenance through teaching, guidance, and counseling the residents, families, and other members of staff.
• Participates in formal staff development program and continuing education program to enhance professional competence.
• Identifies actual and potential safety hazards within the assigned care area and takes appropriate action to eliminate them.
• Monitors medical regimens are appropriately implemented within prescribed written orders.
• Observes, records, and reports the effects of pharmacological agents and therapeutic treatments.
• Prepares and submits records and reports as assigned by Director of Nursing or other program managerial staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree