Healthcare Coordinator RN

Melmark Overview

Pennsylvania RN license required.

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Healthcare Coordinator – Campus Adult And Children Overview

Responsible for the direction and overall delivery of healthcare and medical services for the assigned children and adult Campus Programs. Gives direct supervision to all Primary Care Nurses (PCN) and shift nurses for assigned Campus Programs. Coordinates all the systems for the medical service and health care needs of the individuals receiving services at the assigned Melmark Campus homes. Duties and responsibilities include the provision of excellent healthcare services for all residents receiving services in the assigned Campus Programs 24 hours a day.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Fully on- site
• Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm
• On call rotation
• Starting Salary: $89,440.00 ( ) based on years of experience
  
  
  

Requirements

• Current PA nursing license required. Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Must hold a US Driver’s License
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for PA’s ODP 6600, 6100, and 6400regulations. Knowledge of Children's 3800 regulations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Two years of direct practice experience required.
• Experience in supervising employees highly preferred.
  
  
  

Healthcare Coordinator – Campus Adult And Children Responsibilities

• Supervises the Primary Care (PCN) and shift nurses in the adult areas.
• Assists Community or Melmark physicians in the establishment and implementation of quality health care for Melmark individuals.
• Facilitates means and methods by which nursing personnel can work with groups in interpreting the goals of Melmark for each individual, their family and the community. Protects and promotes individual rights, including confidentiality, privacy, dignity and freedom from abuse.
• Ensures proper diets for all individuals by working closely with Melmark’s nutritionist and Speech Language Pathologist. Ensures diets are posted and annual nutritional evaluations are completed.
• In conjunction with the PCN, coordinates with Primary Care Physician (PCP) for proper medical care and wellness of all individuals. Identifies and ensures treatment of communicable diseases and reports all infectious conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises and is responsible for all nursing tasks, including medication administration (training and oversight) and all medical aspects. Provides in-services for all employees and individuals regarding health care issues.
• Participates in HCC on-call rotation.
• Ensures all required medical paperwork is completed (Quarterly, Assessments, Compliance Trackers, HRT reports, etc). Provides regular reviews of medical records (appointments, lab results, current proper diagnosis)
• Provides comprehensive admission and discharge health care information.
• Attends weekly management meetings. Attends weekly IDT meetings. Attends HRT and ISP meetings as needed and delegated by DOH/SDOH.
• Responsible for oversight of completion of medical appointments (scheduling appointments and posts weekly appointment schedules) and completion of medical summaries from appointments. Frequent interface with doctors, nurses and practitioners
  
  
  

Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees
  
  
  

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