Health Care Coordinator - LPN or RN
Company: Region V Services
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description:JOB SUMMARYUnder the direct supervision of the
Director of Nursing Education, the Health Care 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 Apace as approved by
the Director of Nursing Education.The hourly rate for this position
is based on experience and level of licensure.ELIGIBLE FOR A $1000
NEW HIRE INCENTIVESCHEDULEThis is a part-time position based on a
20-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 Apace agencies.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSMedication Aid Training:Conducts Medication Aid training
and certification offered to direct care staff as assigned.Trains
Apace staff to administer medications within the Apace 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 Training:Conducts CPR
training for new staff within two weeks of their hire date.Offers
recertification/renewals of CPR training as needed.Additional
Approved Activities Training:Conducts 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 Apace from the Director of
Nursing Education.Record Keeping:Accurately 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
Apace 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 Activities:As assigned or as
required by the Director of Nursing Education the Healthcare
Coordinator will provide direct care services to individuals
supported by Apace.Responds to additional requests for specialized
knowledge of a Licensed Health Care Professional.Provides Support,
Education, Training, and Services to Assigned Management
Teams:Healthcare Coordinator acts as a 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 Apace and the individuals
supported.Acts as a member of the Nursing Education Team:Health
Care Coordinator acts as a 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 Apace and the individuals
supported.Maintains licenses and certifications required to perform
duties:Maintains 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 assigned by
ApaceKnowledge, 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), or Registered Nurse (RN)The hourly rate for
this position is based on experience and level of licensure.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.Compensation details: 26.53-30.51 Hourly
WagePIa86a1ada38d6-25660-36473408
Keywords: Region V Services, Lincoln , Health Care Coordinator - LPN or RN, Healthcare , Lincoln, Nebraska
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