Registered Nurse (RN) Healthcare Coordinator

Benchmark Human Services-GA • Valdosta, GA

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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 its mobile crisis teams. The RN trains and provides clinical oversight to unlicensed staff so they can meet the healthcare needs of individuals served, and provides clinical oversight of program LPNs as applicable. The role 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.
• Valid driver’s license with no driving limitations.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in IDD/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 and 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 for their needs.
• Ensure individuals’ health status and physical conditions are assessed, monitored, reported, documented, and addressed 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Sick time pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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