Healthcare Coordinator
Company: Region V Services
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
SummaryUnder the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing
Education, the Healthcare Coordinator is responsible for the
training and certification of direct care staff in the area of
medication aide, CPR, and other approved activities and training as
assigned by the Director of Nursing Education. Additionally, the
Health Care Coordinator will provide regular observation and
assessment of assigned agency direct care staff to improve
outcomes, offer continuing education, and perform other nursing
services to individuals supported by Region V Services as approved
by the Director of Nursing Education.ScheduleThis position is based
on a 40-hour workweek. The schedule will vary based on the needs of
the Agency to provide consultation and education to achieve the
objective of accurate medication administration and additional
activities for all persons supported by Region V Services area
agencies. The Healthcare Coordinator will be responsible for
developing their own schedule based on the Agency needs to be
approved by the Director of Nursing Education.Essential
FunctionsMedication Aid TrainingConducts Medication Aid training
and certification offered to direct care staff as assigned.Trains
Region V Services staff to administer medications within the Region
V medication aid manual and documents appropriately in
Therap.Carries out a system for assessing and re-assessing
competency to comply with the regulations for medication
administration.CPR TrainingConducts CPR training for new staff
within two weeks of their hire date.Offers recertification/renewals
of CPR training as needed.Additional Approved Activities
TrainingConducts training of additional activities as requested for
persons served as approved by the Director of Nursing
Education.Complete annual additional activities training
recertifications as required and scheduled.Determines competency of
medication aides to perform additional activities.Annual/on-going
education, training, and monitoring of additional activities
approved for Region V from the Director of Nursing Education.Record
KeepingAccurately records completion of staff deemed competent to
receive medication aide certification, CPR training and other
training offered.Provides accurate documentation to ensure
compliance with certification, State and RVS requirements of
employees to perform their duties.Keeps accurate records to monitor
and schedule re-certification or continuing education as needed for
employees on an ongoing basis.Performs Direct Care & Nursing
ActivitiesAs assigned or as required by the Director of Nursing
Education the Healthcare Coordinator will provide direct care
services to individuals supported by RVS.Responds to additional
requests for specialized knowledge of a Licensed Health Care
Professional.Provides Support, Education, Training and Services to
Assigned Management TeamsHealthcare Coordinator acts as member of
the assigned Agency(ies) Management team, with regular attendance,
active participation in initiatives to achieve the strategic goals
of the Agency and to support the mission of Region V Services and
the individuals supported.Acts as a member of the Nursing Education
TeamHealthcare Coordinator acts as member of the Nursing Education
team, with regular attendance, active participation in initiatives
to achieve the strategic goals of the Nursing Education department
and to support the mission of Region V Services and the individuals
supported.Maintains licenses and certifications required to perform
dutiesMaintains licenses and certifications as required by the
state of Nebraska.Maintains licensure as a Licensed Health Care
Professional pursuant to the act governing medication aide
certification.Must obtain certification to instruct CPR training
within one month of hire.Performs other duties as
assignedKnowledge, Skill, and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge in
evaluation and teaching techniques for the administration of
medications to persons with developmental disabilities.Ability to
train staff, exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and
making decisions, and maintaining and preparing moderately complex
records.Ability to communicate effectively with others.Working
knowledge of State regulations regarding medication administration
and additional activities.Lifting may be required at the service
location. If lifting or other adaptive equipment is available, it
MUST be used.
Requirements:
Qualifying Education, Training and ExperienceLicensed Health Care
Professional, minimum Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Special
RequirementsPossession of a driver's license valid in the state of
Nebraska or other adequate means of transportation.Performs duties
on-call to attend to issues regarding medication administration and
additional activities.Must possess a reliable means of
communication (e.g. telephone, cell phone, etc.).Will be subject to
criminal history APS and CPS background check. May be subject to
drug and alcohol testing.PI180788371
Keywords: Region V Services, Lincoln , Healthcare Coordinator, Healthcare , Lincoln, Nebraska
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