Registered Nurse (RN) HealthCare Coordinator
About The Position
Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide healthcare coordination and direct intervention for individuals in their Crisis Support Home program. This role will also assist Benchmark's mobile crisis teams. The RN will provide training and clinical oversight for unlicensed staff to meet the healthcare needs of individuals served, as well as provide clinical oversight of program LPNs, as applicable. The position requires travel between two homes for healthcare coordination in Naylor and Douglas, GA, with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week. Benchmark Human Services has a long history of empowering marginalized populations and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- RN with current Georgia license.
- Valid Driver’s License, with no driving limitations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in IDD/Mental Health nursing is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Provide healthcare and wellness coordination for individuals in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
- Function as liaison and advocate for individuals’ healthcare, wellbeing, and inclusion.
- Train unlicensed staff on medication supervision of self-administration, delegated tasks, treatment protocols, and monitoring.
- Implement and train employees on new and revised health related policies and procedures in a timely manner as directed.
- Oversee pharmacy and medication needs.
- Maintain health-related records, complete documentation and assessments.
- Obtain and maintain HRST rater certification.
- Support individuals in obtaining health services appropriate for their needs.
- Oversee that the health status and physical conditions of individuals are assessed, monitored, reported, documented, and responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Respond to emergency medical situations in a timely manner, as appropriate.
- Participate in and attend assigned medical individuals’ appointments (as directed).
- Develop and update individual specific plans of care and health care plans to ensure appropriate medical care and supervision for assigned individuals.
- Manage transitions of care to and from hospital, nursing home, rehab facility and/or other agency.
- Mandatory reporter of any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the supervisor or Director.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance & short-term disability
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Profit sharing
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee discounts with various vendors
- Advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
