Medical Care Coordinator, Chl, Massoit Rd, 37.5 Hours, Days

Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
9-4:30p
Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 7.5 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
37.5
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
The Massasoit Road Program is a Department of Mental Health-funded residential facility serving Persons with serious mental illness who also have complex medical needs. The enhanced medical service components of the Massasoit Road Program allow Persons who have medical needs that exceed what can be managed in a supervised group living environment but do not require a skilled nursing facility to remain in the community.
The Medical Care Coordinator provides direct supervision to all ACCS CNA staff and oversees the medical components of treatment for all Persons at the Massasoit Road program.
Responsibilities:

• Direct, oversee, and evaluate the work assignments of all ACCS CNA staff.
• Coordinate and oversee the completion of nursing assessments and care plans for Persons residing at the program; work collaboratively with the Specialty Site Manager to ensure treatment plans thoroughly address the medical/clinical needs of all Persons residing at the program.
• Provide training and regular teaching to staff.
• Comply with established division and program policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attend a variety of meetings, conferences, and trainings as required or directed.
• Demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend pre-discharge meetings outside of the program (i.e., at Acute Hospitals, Respite Units, State Hospitals, etc.).
• Review referral packets to determine the appropriateness of referrals being made and engage with DMH/other care entities to create transition plans.
• Work with program RNs to develop care plans to address any acute needs related to a new admission or individual in transition.
• Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, and tolerance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.

Qualifications:

• LPN or higher degree in Nursing is required.
• 3 years of experience are required to manage adults diagnosed with co-occurring medical and mental health complexities.
• Current valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide registered, inspected, and insured automobiles for work-related purposes including driving clients in a personal vehicle or a company vehicle.
• All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click here.

Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.
If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals based on disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment-qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.