LPN Health Services Coordinator

POSITION TITLE :

LPN Health Service Coordinator

LOCATION : Nashville, TN

STATUS : Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

PROGRAM :

Developmental Disabilities Services

REPORTS TO : Sr. Director

INTRODUCTION :

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors.

We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.

When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.

Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS :

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following :

Health and Wellness

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

Health and Wellness Program

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Spending Account

Short Term Disability

MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing

Competitive Compensation Packages

Life Insurance (company paid)

403b retirement plan with company fund matching

Employee discounts

• Loan forgiveness options through federal programs

(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Work Culture

Commitment Committee

Justice Committee

Integrity Committee

Compassion Committee

Retention Committee

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS :

To assist service recipients with health related activities that the service recipient would self- manage if able. Under the direction and supervision of the Sr. Director.

The LPN HSC will provide clerical and office support

in maintaining health care services and insuring that all documentations and medical supply needs of the persons supported are provided.

The LPN HSC will work closely with the Contracted Oversight RN.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE :

The position requires current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Tennessee and at least two years of nursing experience preferably working with persons with intellectual and developmentally disabilities or in a home health environment. Must have knowledge of the rules, policies and procedures, and guidelines established by the State of Tennessee for community support programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and be able to complete required DIDD training.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Ensure that all health related information is entered into practical health record system

2. Maintain all appropriate paper files relative to healthcare

3. Coordinate the scheduling of all medical appointments and follow up. Ensure that all appointments are kept or rescheduled.

4. Follow up on all referrals and recommendations from the health care professionals.

5. Ensure that all person supported records meet DIDD requirements.

6. Review and sign off on all medication variances weekly.

7. Monitor and maintain medication refill request and order supplies as needed.

8. Coordinate AT equipment. Bed, wheelchairs, hoyer lift repairs and ensure AT clinic packet is completed.

9. Filing of all medical documents and encounters in chart daily

10. Ensure that all consents are updated and uploaded to the person supported file

11. Review, Complete and upload all encounters in EHR

12. Thinning charts of all persons supported and storing them according to office procedure

13. Monitor Lab tracking, request copies for file, insure that all ordered labs are completed.

14. Track all annual physicals, dentals and vision exams and ensure they are completed within the DIDD guidelines.

15. Work in the homes at least 16 hours a month or as needed.

16. Be available and on call when the Case Manager is on vacation or unavailable.

17. Coordinate (as needed) between and among health care professionals, such as Primary Care Physician, CSN Case Mangers, and medical specialist, i.e. (cardiologist, orthopedists, psychiatrist, etc.) to assure the effective flow of information.

18. Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties and reports as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.

19. Any other job duties as assigned by supervision.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran

any other characteristic protected by law ..