Lead Medical Coordinator/Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring patients’ condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.
• Observing and interpreting patient’s symptoms and communicating them to physicians.
• Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
• Responsible for the running of the TRC medical clinic.
• Assuring all children have had initial medical examinations, dental, blood work and vaccines completed on a timely basis.  
• Ensure all clinical work completed by the doctor is transcribed into the UC portal.
• Provide weekly supervision to medical coordinators and medical office clerks.
• Create a schedule to ensure that TRC medical clinic is open during holidays, weekends and after hours.
• Responsible for organizing, reviewing and itemizing billings.
• Assure medical supplies are stocked.
• Assure medical clinic is running smoothly and expeditiously.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for the minors in TRC.
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) whenever it is necessary.
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders.
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for the TRC minors and staff.
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.
• Hold weekly clinical meetings.
• Work closely with Program Directors to create appointments and or follow up care for the TRC minors.
• Create a rotating schedule to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Consult with ORR DHUCs for complex medical cases.
• Attend monthly meetings with the TRC medical team to discuss new policy, administration of the clinic and inventory of medication.
• Attend all mandated ORR & Abbott House training on a timely basis.
• Train staff on relevant issues as dictated by Senior Program Director and or the Medical Director.
• Maintain Health Information Privacy HIPAA.
• Any other related duties as required.

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HOURS AND TIME OF WORK