Registered Nurse, RN Healthcare Coordinator

Benchmark Human Services-IN • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Registered Nurse, RN Healthcare Coordinator for its Group Home program, which supports adults in developing daily living skills and greater independence in small home settings. The nurse coordinates healthcare and wellness for assigned individuals, advocates for their wellbeing and inclusion, and works with medical and interdisciplinary teams. The role includes medication and pharmacy oversight, staff training, health documentation and assessments, care transitions, and developing individualized health risk plans. The position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to provide individualized care and build long-term relationships with people served.

Requirements

• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Driver’s license.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community or long-term nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare and wellness coordination for individuals in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate for individuals’ healthcare with members of their medical and interdisciplinary teams.
• Advocate for clients’ wellbeing and inclusion.
• Train unlicensed staff on medication administration, delegated tasks, treatment protocols, and monitoring.
• Implement and train employees on new and revised health-related policies and procedures.
• Attend assigned medical appointments, individual-specific meetings, nursing and departmental meetings, and other required meetings.
• Manage transitions of care to and from hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and other agencies.
• Oversee pharmacy and medication needs.
• Maintain health-related records and complete documentation and assessments.
• Develop and update individual-specific health risk plans to ensure appropriate medical care.
• Develop long-term relationships with individuals served.
• Provide staff training to meet the healthcare needs of individuals served.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Competitive pay
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nurse Scholarship Program
• Student Loan Program
• Paid Time Off and sick time pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to provide one-on-one individualized care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed