Wellness Services Nurse

Residential Servicesorporated•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This position is responsible for the provision of Wellness Coordination Services to manage health care needs of the individuals. The role requires attention to detail, accurate, thorough and timely documentation, a commitment to individual services and a team mentality. In addition to meeting service definition requirements, the nurse coordinates health care services, completes wellness assessments and a wellness plan for each individual. Information collected through these assessments is important for the development of the individual’s wellness plan, which drives his/her medical and health goals toward positive outcomes. These assessments and the plan are required to ensure the best medical and health coordination for each individual, and hold the provider accountable for the service as a component of its re-approval process.

Requirements

At least 25 years of age
High School Diploma or GED equivalency
CPR certification
Free from communicable diseases
Valid Indiana drivers license
Owns or has access to a vehicle in good working order
Current automobile insurance (for vehicles registered in the state of Indiana)
Clean criminal history and OIG record
No findings on any aide registry
Successful completion of Training and Orientation program
Strong nursing skills
Strong Assessment and Observation skills
Strong Reporting 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, organization and problem solving skills
Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver rules and regulations, particularly those that apply to providers of Waiver Services
Ability to interact successfully with a variety of individuals who function on many different levels including individuals, their guardians and family members, Supervisors, other professionals, Direct Support Professionals, Case managers, Behavior consultants, Physicians and State and or Federal personnel
Basic knowledge of processing and Word software

Responsibilities

Provide Wellness Coordination Services to manage health care needs of individuals
Coordinate Wellness Coordination
Complete Wellness Assessment and a Wellness Plan for each individual
Measure outcomes data points including Height, Weight and BMI
Measure outcomes data points including Annual flu vaccinations
Measure outcomes data points including Annual physician/exam
Measure outcomes data points including Annual dental visits
Measure outcomes data points including a five (5) percent decrease in the number of medication administration errors in incident reports over a 12 month period
Measure outcomes data points including a five (5) percent decrease in the number of choking incidents that require intervention over a 12 month period
Measure outcomes data points including a five (5) percent decrease in the number of falling incidents that require intervention over a 12 month period
Monitor Tier I: Health care needs require at least weekly consultation/review with RN/LPN, including face-to-face visits once a
Monitor Tier II: Health care needs require at least weekly consultation/review with RN/LPN, including face-to-face visits twice a
Monitor Tier III: Health care needs require at least weekly consultation/review with RN/LPN, including face-to-face visits once a week
Coordinate health care services
Collect information through assessments for the development of the individual’s wellness plan
Ensure assessments and plans are completed for best medical and health coordination and provider accountability