Nurse Care Coordinator

Nurse Care Coordinator (LPN)- Harleysville, PAPeaceful Living is seeking a Nurse-Care Coordinator (LPN) to coordinate and monitor the medical needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The primary focus of the Nurse Care Coordinator (LPN) is scheduling medical appointments, follow-up care, ensuring the proper implementation of physician's orders and maintaining all medical documentation and medical charts.Location: Harleysville, PA and surrounding areas 8:30am-4:30pm with on call rotation, Full-time Compensation and Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental InsuranceShort Term / Long Term DisabilityRetirement PlanPaid Vacation, Sick, and Personal TimeEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramEAP and tuition reimbursementSee more about our benefits Requirements:Maintain a current LPN or RN license from the state of PennsylvaniaMaintain the ability function as a Medication Administration Practicum Observer2 years of work experience working with people with disabilities (preferred)Have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving approval from Peaceful LivingSuccessfully pass and maintain all criminal background checksComplete pre-employment physical and TB testAttend a week long New Employee Orientation held at our main office in Harleysville from 9am - 4pm.Be fully vaccinated and receive a booster when applicable. If not vaccinated, you may show proof of upcoming vaccine appointment to fulfill this requirement.N95 mask fit testing, provided by Peaceful LivingEssential Job FunctionsCoordinates and schedules medical appointments for each individual to ensure regulatory compliance and the best possible health and safety of each personResponsible for the development and updating of the Lifetime Medical History, annually at the time of the ISPPrepares 90 day reviews and participates in ISP meetingsProvides direct care to individuals as needed to ensure regulatory compliance as neededMonitors the medications, by working closely with the pharmacy and residential team, to ensure that medications are ordered and administered in accordance with physicians' orders. Also responsible for monitoring effects, side effects, and use of resident medications in alignment with best nursing practices.Coordinated and monitors medication orders and delivery of medications from pharmacy, logging in of medications on the Medication Administration Record (MARs), through the use of the eMAR system, and the addition/discontinuation of medications throughout the monthRelays pertinent medical information to the residential team and individuals' care teams to ensure the best possible medical care of each person servedAssists in medical appointments, including routine visits, emergency care, hospitalization, and psychiatric treatmentObtains/transcribes physicians' ordersPerforms routine and as needed nursing assessments including but not limited to: vital signs, reported signs of illness, post-fall, post-incident, post-accident, post-seizure (as per seizure protocol)Completes consultation paperwork, pre and post appointments, updates Client Medical Profiles accordinglyIn conjunction with the other Practicum Observers, completes MAR reviews for Medication Certified Staff, to ensure regulatory complianceTrains Peaceful Living employees in medical care of residents, including routine orientation topics and ongoing trainings to ensure quality of careMaintains medical chart for each individual served in accordance with the 6400 and 6600 regulationsEnters and maintains information in the HRST (Health Risk Screening Tool) in accordance with the Department of Human ServicesMaintains the Health Record SystemWorks with Program Specialist/QIDP to develop and implement ongoing health care related goals/outcomes for individualsAttends Residential Services department meetings to review the medical appointment calendar, relay important information, and discuss the medical needs of each individualMaintains ongoing contact with family members, Supports Coordinators, and other stakeholders to ensure quality communication and care for each individual servedWorks with other team members to ensure proper medical billing for each resident, based on insurance coverageAbout Peaceful Living: At Peaceful Living we aim to create belonging. To feel true belonging, all people want companionship, healthy minds, bodies, and spirits, to share their gifts and enthusiasms, and to be part of the community. We believe in providing that feeling of belonging to the people we support, their families, and each other. As employees, we create a caring and dedicated team who will empower people to achieve their goals. We are always growing and learning. We look forward to hearing from you EEO-M/F/V/DLocation: HarleysvilleJob Type: Full-TimeDiscipline: Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities