Health Care Coordinator

Essential Job Functions Ensures quality compliance of clinical/professional standards of practice, maintains and updates professional licensure Maintains confidentiality of individual's medical records and personal information Demonstrates an ability to be flexible and deviate from the routine, according to the needs of the program Maintains a clean and professional appearanceAssesses, coordinates, documents and follows up on all aspects of the individual's health careCommunicates clinical assessment information effectively to both professional and non professional individuals inclusive of family members, staff members and medical personnelNotifies families / guardians of all upcoming appointments, procedures , testing and communicates outcomes to families / guardianResponsible to work alongside physicians both in the community as well as on campus and clearly communicate the outcome of these visits to all team membersResponsible to transcribe physician orders and to complete all lab requests, or consult sheets for outside medical appointments to ensure that accurate information is being relayed to the treating physicians or medical personnel, review all consult sheets and lab results within 24 hours to ensure and ensure proper implementationResponsible to obtain Human Rights Committee (HRC) approval for medications and other health related protectionsCollaborates with physicians, other health disciplines, adjunctive therapies and members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and evaluate health needs of individualEnsures compliance with regulatory standards such as licensing regulations and current policy as related to heath care managementConducts random book audits to ensure that all files are being maintained as requiredConsistently demonstrates good judgment and decisions regarding health concernsArranges to have needed medications, supplies and equipment on handAccompanies clients on medical appointments as needed.Provides support and training to direct care staff in the management of health careParticipate in team meetings including IPP'sParticipates in the Medical On Call (MOC) rotationConducts random audits of medication passes to ensure proper implementation of medication administration policyFollows up on self-medication assessment annuallyEnsure the proper completion of nursing quarterlies for individuals on their caseloadAdministers and documents medication, treatments and therapies as neededAdheres to the guidelines set forth in the Incident Management Policy, follows up on medically related incidents to provide immediate corrective action and prevent a reoccurrenceWill become and maintain Certified Investigator Certification and conduct investigations throughout the Developmental Programs Division, as assigned.Other Job Functions Will comply with the policies and procedures of Developmental Programs Division, as well as the requirements set forth by the Department of Health, Department of Human Services and their respective facilities. Will comply with the training expectations set forth by DGV, including maintaining CPR/FA certifications Develops and maintains professional relationships with entire Interdisciplinary Team as well as families, county case managers and all other stakeholders. Will be responsible for other duties as directed by the Director of Nursing and/or AdministratorTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education/ ExperienceRegistered Nurse in the state of PA with 3 years of experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities, or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of PA with at least 5 years of experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities.Training/ Certifications/ QualificationsValid Driver's License in the state of residence and driving approval through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral, Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic knowledge of Access and/or ability to use/learn various database reporting systems. Clearances: PA Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI; become a Certified Investigator within one year of start date.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds (with assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Moderate exposure to blood borne pathogens. If de-escalation techniques fail, physical crisis intervention may be required.**This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of related job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.**