Services Coordinator

Residential Servicesorporated•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position is responsible for the provision of medical coordination services to manage health care needs of individuals. Position requires attention to detail, accurate, thorough and timely documentation, a team mentality and a commitment to the individuals that RSI serves.

Requirements

Current Nursing License (Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
2-4 years of nursing experience, preferably involving individuals with developmental disabilities.
Free from communicable diseases.
Valid driver’s license.
Must have a working vehicle
Current automobile insurance (for vehicles registered in State of Indiana)
Clean criminal history and OIG record
No findings on any aide registry
Strong nursing and supervisory skills
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to document in a timely and accurate manner according to principles of documentation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to accomplish tasks with minimum supervision in a timely manner
Strong observation, organizational and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicaid waiver
Knowledge of health care coordination services as defined in 460 IAC
Ability to interact successfully with a variety of individuals and family members, direct care staff member, physicians and state and/or federal personnel.
Basic knowledge of word processing and Word software

Responsibilities

Coordinate health and medical services of individuals.
Documentation must be in compliance with 460 IAC 6 (See attached).
Seizure and health related incident management.
Giving input into DSP evaluations and disciplinary action of DSP’s who fail to pass medication to individuals per 460 IAC and RSI company policy.
Monitoring side effects.
Monitor and document individuals’ nutritional needs i.e. special dining needs, swallowing difficulties, aspiration risk, needs of adaptive equipment and positioning during meals.
Coordination of health care i.e. annual exams, routine examinations as ordered by physician, identification and treatment of allergies as ordered by physician, referrals to specialists, communication with individuals primary care physicians and specialists, documenting and following physicians orders.
Communication with pharmacy regarding individuals’ medications as per physician’s orders.
Provide supervision of DSP’s and PD’s regarding medication administration and MAR implementation.
Training of all staff regarding medication administration (Core A and B).