RN HealthCare Coordinator

Benchmark Human Services•Augusta, GA

105d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Enact is seeking an RN Healthcare Coordinator to provide healthcare coordination and direct intervention for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) experiencing acute crisis in transitional support homes in Augusta, Georgia. The RN provides training and clinical oversight to unlicensed staff so they can meet residents’ healthcare needs, and provides clinical oversight of program LPNs as applicable. The role supports individuals’ health, wellbeing, and inclusion through coordination of care, health assessments and monitoring, clinical documentation, emergency response, and transitions between care settings. Enact and Benchmark Human Services collaborate to operate the crisis support homes. The organizations describe a mission of empowering people with disabilities and behavioral health needs and fostering an equitable, inclusive workplace.

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.

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 in medication supervision and self-administration, delegated tasks, treatment protocols, and monitoring.
Implement new and revised health-related policies and procedures and train employees on them in a timely manner.
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 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 a supervisor or Director as a mandatory reporter.