Registered Nurse (RN) Healthcare Coordinator

Benchmark Human Services•Valdosta, GA

2d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide healthcare coordination and direct intervention for individuals in its Crisis Support Home program and assist mobile crisis teams. The RN will train and provide clinical oversight to unlicensed staff so they can meet the healthcare needs of individuals served, and provide clinical oversight of program LPNs when applicable. The position requires travel between two crisis stabilization homes, one in Naylor and one in Douglas, Georgia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Current Georgia RN license.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
Valid driver’s license with no driving limitations.
Willingness to travel between crisis stabilization homes in Naylor and Douglas, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

Experience in IDD or mental health nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide healthcare and wellness coordination for individuals in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Act as a 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 and complete documentation and assessments.
Obtain and maintain HRST rater certification.
Support individuals in obtaining health services appropriate to their needs.
Ensure individuals’ health status and physical conditions 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 individuals’ medical appointments as directed.
Develop and update individual-specific plans of care and healthcare plans to ensure appropriate medical care and supervision.
Manage transitions of care to and from hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and other agencies.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the supervisor or Director as a mandatory reporter.
Assist Benchmark’s mobile crisis teams.
Provide clinical oversight of program LPNs, as applicable.