Elmwood Group Homes in Green Springs for MRDD Adults is now hiring for a LPN to be our Full Time Assistant Health Services Coordinator (AHSC) position. This position will work rotating weekends and holidays and does have an on-call rotation. This position MUST be an LPN with an active and unencumbered LPN license in good standing. Full benefits package including matching 401K!
Job Summary and Responsibilities: Assists the HSC with planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern ICF-IID facilities. Works closely with the HSC, Medical Director and the med pass nurses. Assures prompt and accurate medical services are delivered to all residents. Provides communication as a liaison between agencies as needed. Tends to the medical needs of the residents. Assists the doctor’s rounds and consultations as assigned. Assists with the following as assigned by the HSC: delivery of medications, pharmacy reports, necessary paperwork for medical consultations is completed, as well as follow up from the consultations, tracks and gives TB shots and/or Hep B vaccines to staff and residents, schedules medical appointments, reviews the Physician’s Orders, Medication Administration Records, and Treatment Sheets each month to assure accuracy. Provides ongoing input to the HSC/ED as requested or as deemed necessary. Keeps medical charts current and files out-dated material in the medical records department. Reviews and makes suggestions to update written policies and procedures governing the nursing department. Assists the HSC in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of nursing service personnel and provides feedback on the performance of the RTS staff for their evaluaitons. Ensures nursing disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. Assists in the admission process as assigned. Assists in the supervision of med pass nurses and participates in the hiring and evaluation of those individuals. Provides timely input and participate in IHP meetings as scheduled. Schedules and tracks lab work as ordered. Schedules and tracks dental, vision, hearing, PT, OT, ST, and other special consults as needed. Completes quarterly head to toe assessments and wellness visits as assigned. Assures nursing service personnel are satisfactorily performing work assignments. Monitors absenteeism and tardiness of medication pass nurses. Provides direct nursing care as necessary. Understands and exemplifies recognition of individual’s rights as well as employee’s rights. Ensures nursing service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are supplied with universal precaution and infection control supplies. Ensures personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions are necessary. Ensures equipment and supplies for the nursing department is functional, clean and in appropriate quantity. Works with the dietician as needed. Completes Individual Assessment Forms on a quarterly basis. Any other duties as assigned. Must share in the rotation of holiday hours.
Supervision: The Assistant Health Service Coordinator reports directly to the Health Services Coordinator.
Education: Minimum of a LPN license from an approved school and must be currently licensed in the state of Ohio; have Pharmaceutical Medical Training.
Elmwood is an equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Green Springs, OH 44836 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Green Springs, OH 44836: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person