| HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR- Full- Time
Who is Easterseals Redwood?
At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.
By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.
Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage
Why join Easterseals Redwood as an Health Services Coordinator: - PTO and Extended Illness Time
- Health Insurance options
- 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
- Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Disability Insurance options
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
- Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
- Humana Employee Assistance Plan
- 10 Paid holidays
- Growth Opportunities
Position Summary:
In collaboration with the Nursing Manager, oversees daily nursing operations promoting the health and wellness of Easterseals Redwood’s clients, staff and environment by leading the delivery of best-practice nursing services, monitoring of physician orders and nursing documentation.
Job Responsibilities: - Ensures that proper processes are in place to assure that quality, nursing services are delivered in a client-centered manner and that appropriate clinical objectives are met
- Assists with oversight of daily activities of nursing staff and monitors the accurate nursing services documentation as well as accurately documenting all nursing services personally provided
- Provides training to both nursing and direct care staff regarding the health care needs of the children/adult clients
- Develops and maintains schedules for nursing staff and daily assignments as directed by and in the absence of the Nursing Services Manager
- Maintains inventory of nursing supplies for the adult nurse’s station
- Manages all employee health records generated by nursing services and forwards to HR Department.
- Maintains a clean, orderly environment, throughout the day, including compliance with all safety and health regulations
- Follows Individual Treatment Plan/Protocol of Care based upon physician’s orders.
- Responds to medical emergencies as required
- Administers medications as prescribed by a physician and authorized by parent/guardian/self
- Administers other treatment or medical care as ordered by the physician and based upon the current Individual Treatment Plan/Protocol of Care.
- Consults and builds good rapport with parents, physicians, Nursing Services Manager, and other care providers about children and adult health issues, medications, and treatments
- Communicates with Directors and direct support staff/caregivers regarding health and safety needs of children and adults
- Keeps all medications stored and locked in a central location and narcotics under double locks
- Provides health screenings on clients as needed and referred by direct care staff
- Completes monthly assessments as assigned and reports of changes to Nursing Manager.
- Reviews all physicians’ orders and is responsible for ensuring that orders are updated every six months, and as needed.
- Collaborates with Nursing Services Manager and nursing staff in review and implementation of Individual Treatment Plans/Protocols of care on a regular basis and as needed (Adult Services)
- Communicates pertinent information on clients, nursing services, health issues, records management, and related issues to Nursing Services Manager
- Communicates with the Health Department in collaboration with the Nursing Services Manager to obtain recommendations regarding outbreaks of communicable diseases
- Screens for contagious or infectious diseases
- Communicates with directors, caregivers and parents regarding incidences of contagious or infectious diseases and completes Communicable Infection Incident data collection form
- Fills in to cover staff absences.
Education/Qualifications: - Current unencumbered compact nursing license as a registered nurse in Kentucky/Ohio
- At least five years’ experience in nursing working with children and adults with disabilities
- Served as a supervisor or team leader in any related program or human service field
Physical Demands:
In the role the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The essential functions of this position require visual/hearing acuity, sufficient strength, and the ability to bend, reach, grasp, manipulate objects, pull/push, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and lift and and/or carry up to 50 pounds or exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently to move human bodies or objects, with or without the use of adaptive equipment. Lifting forces vary with adult weight and level of ability to assist in the movement.
*We are a drug-free workplace.
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