Health Care Coordinator - LPN or RN

JOB SUMMARY

Under 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 INCENTIVE

SCHEDULE

This is a part-time position based on a 20-hour work week. 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 FUNCTIONS

Medication 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 :

Additional Approved Activities Training :

Record Keeping :

Performs Direct Care & Nursing Activities :

Provides Support, Education, Training, and Services to Assigned Management Teams :

Acts as a member of the Nursing Education Team :

Maintains licenses and certifications required to perform duties :

Performs other duties as assigned by Apace.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Requirements

Qualifying Education, Training, and Experience

Special Requirements

Salary Description Starting at $26.53-$30.51 / per hour