LPN/Medical Coordinator - Tarrytown, United States - The Clear View School

Description

LPN/Medical Coordinator

TARRYTOWN, NY )

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The organization is seeking an LPN to work as a Medical Coordinator for our residential program which consists of 4 IRAs.

Candidates should have knowledge and experience with OPWDD regulations and procedures, possess assessment/evaluation skills, and have experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills and be proficient with multi-tasking and working together as a team member.

Responsibilities include:
Prepare clinical consultation forms for all medical appointments.

• Maintain scheduling of medical appointments/medication records/and ensure RN/MD treatment orders are implemented for all individuals.
• In collaboration with the RN and Residence Manager, ensure that sufficient staff are available for each appointment so it can be scheduled.
• Review all consults immediately upon return to the facility per the agency's guidelines.
• Ensure that all medical appointments are up to date
• Develop weekly/monthly (as determined by the RN and Residence Manager) medical appointment calendar
• Maintain and obtain AMAP certification
• Ensure that all prescriptions are submitted to Grassy Sprain Long-term Pharmacy upon receipt request. Count and record medications upon delivery; if an AMAP receives the medication, ensure it has been counted and recorded correctly.
• Process medication/treatment order(s) in house and with the pharmacy. Received delivery
• Check the Medication Cart/ Room weekly to ensure sufficient medications for a minimum often days.
• Reorder medication when the supply is insufficient fortendays.
• Review that Long Term Care Pharmacy receives all original prescriptions.
• Daily MAR Checks.
• Review and log all control substances: review the log for control substances minimally weekly to ensure compliance and validate count.
• Ensure the Medication Room/ Cart is clean and orderly and that all supplies are sufficient; Order medical supplies as needed.
• Ensure that all AMAP signatures are on the MAR before the first administration each month: file Mar documentation monthly.
• Preparation of off-site medication (home visits, trips, etc) and inclusion of documentation of the same for the individual by OPWDD regulations and agency policy and procedures.
• Assist RN in the maintenance of individuals' medical binders
• Assist RN in completion of forms; infection control (monthly); medical appointments (monthly); Nursing report; resident report (monthly)
• Ensure pharmacy review is scheduled and completed quarterly.
• Review/ monitor Bowel Movement charts daily; report any issues to the RN and Manager.
• Appointments/activities and review all outstanding referrals/reports/orders
• Attend Clinical Team meetings/ISP meetings/Annual and Semi-Annual meetings.
• Organize consent for the treatment process
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications:
Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, Current NYS Nursing License

Strong Organizational and interpersonal skills

Good oral and written communication skills.

Experience w

Full-time


Benefits:
401(k)

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance


Physical setting:
Long term care


Schedule:
Day shift

Night shift

On call

Weekend availability


Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)


License/Certification:
LPN (Preferred)


Work Location:
Multiple locations

Requirements


Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)


License/Certification:
LPN (Preferred)

Salary Description

$30.00hr