Lead Medical Coordinator

• Coordinate and monitor ongoing medical, dental, and mental health care for all UC in the program. 
• Ensure compliance with ORR medical policies and procedures, including maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system (e.g., UAC Portal). 
• Collaborate with shelter staff, case managers, mental health clinicians, and external healthcare providers to ensure continuity and quality of care. 
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members as well as coordinate services across the continuum of care.  
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, modifying care plans necessary to achieve desired outcomes. 
• Advocate for patient needs, ensuring access to appropriate healthcare resources, medications, and support services
• Acts as a liaison between the infirmary and other departments.
• Administer medications and maintain proper medication documentation and storage. 
• Track and ensure timely completion of immunizations and routine health screenings per ORR standards. 
• Prepare for and participate in audits and reviews by ORR, state licensing, and other governing bodies
• Facilitate transitions of care, including discharge planning, to ensure continuity and supported and safe community adaptation 
• Provides direct and indirect care given to the residents in compliance with agency policies, professional standards, scope of practice, practitioner’s orders, and state and federal guidelines.
• Participates in the admission process. Nursing assessment is based on interview, examination, observation and review of records of the resident.
• Provides nursing assessment, triage, first aid and treatment to residents seen in the clinic for routine and emergency care.
• Provide oversight and/or administration of vaccinations in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Transcribes medical orders. Processes medication from pharmacy, administers and documents medications and treatments.
• Always maintains the required level of professionalism in practice at the agency and abides by the HIPAA Privacy Act and Confidentiality Policy of the facility.

Position Requirements 

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (ASN or BSN) from an accredited nursing program. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. 
• Current, unrestricted RN or LVN/LPN license in the state of employment. 
• Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics, public health, community health, or a shelter/residential setting. 
• Experience working with immigrant or refugee populations, preferred. 
• Current CPR and First Aid certification. 
• Ability to pass a federal background check and child abuse/neglect registry check. 
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices. 
• Understanding of cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse populations

Salary: $105,000.00 

Job Type: Full Time/Non-Exempt 

Shift: standard working hours 

Working Conditions 

• Work is performed in a shelter or residential facility for unaccompanied minors. 
• May involve evening, weekend, or on-call hours depending on program needs. 
• Exposure to communicable diseases and potentially emotionally challenging situations. 
• Benefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook