GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for ensuring the coordination of quality medical services/care for members.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE -

Degree in Nursing (LPN) required.  Minimum one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

JOB TASKS

1. Ensure a high level of quality assurance regarding members’ medical needs, follow up, etc.
2. Completes medical audits on MAR’s, medical files and medication boxes appropriately and ensures staff follow up on appts and needs as expected.
3. Maintain effective member/program relations
4. Conduct basic member oversight regarding medical issues and situations and direct further needs to the program supervisor/RN/DON
5. Conduct staff training on member medical needs, etc. (such as specialized diets/equipment/etc)
6. Conduct training with members on medical issues and situations
7. Thoroughly documents all member medical/health issues and situations
8. Maintains program operations and facilitates program development along with program supervisors
9. Cooperate with Agency, legal authorities and Department of Human Services or any part or successor thereof in any inspection or investigation
10. Ensures compliance with all required state and federally mandated background and exclusion checks including but not limited to criminal history background investigation (fingerprinting), Central Registry, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI), and motor vehicle checks.
11. Ensures compliance with wearing a mask when mandated by State, Federal, and Licensing authorities during a public health crisis/pandemic.
12. All other nursing-related duties as assigned

SHIFT    Various shifts including evenings and weekends, as required by program needs. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis, but a minimum of 30 hours per month.  Full time staff work 40 hours per week.

Our organization is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.