Program Coordinator For Nursing Services

Who We Are:

Since 1953, our organization has embraced change to create meaningful opportunities and support for individuals with Intellectual and or Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Our Mission

Lirio Resources equips individuals and families with support to participate fully in living, learning, working, and playing. Together, we are building a vibrant community for people of all abilities.

Our Vision

In thriving communities, all people have equitable access to meaningful employment, affordable housing, and engaging activities. Vibrancy for all creates attachment, pride, and investment in a community. Having a physical or intellectual disability poses obstacles to equitable access. A community cannot truly thrive when segments of its population are excluded from accessing basic human needs. Our organization builds equitable access and rallies the community in the creation of a thriving community for all.

SUMMARY

The Program Coordinator for Nursing Services is primarily responsible for the management

and improvement of the Nursing Department and quality service provision to individuals

served, monitoring, and coordinating compliance with regard to all applicable federal,

state, and accrediting guidelines as well as company policy and procedure. This

individual is organized, efficient, and ensure follow through within a timely manner

related to all job duties. This individual must demonstrate consistent, thorough,

professional, and solution-orientated communication with a variety of internal and

external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Train staff in medication administration using the State of Indiana mandated curriculum.

2. Monitor medication administration.

3. Complete audits of monthly/quarterly nursing assessments for each resident.

4. Review/Maintain medical charts to meet applicable regulations. This includes 90-day physician orders, documentation of needed and required evaluations and treatment provided by outside service providers.

5. Ensure timely completion of annual physicals, bi-annual eye examinations, annual (or as ordered by dentist) dental examinations.

6. Assess residents' health care needs and participate in interdisciplinary decisions as to whether these needs can be met internally or require referral to outside medical/health care professionals.

7. Ensure Coordination and scheduling of medically related appointments with each Program Coordinator/Supervisor are completed timely.

8. Ensure attendance by assigned nurse for those appointments which require the nurse's input and others as group home scheduling requires. Also involves home visits to group homes for auditing purposes/incident follow up.

9. Assist in development of medical and health care procedures for the agency.

10. Provide health care information to the Program Coordinator for monthly, quarterly and annual reviews.

11. Provide and document annual Mantoux (TB) tests for consumers and staff.

12. Assist the Director of Operations in ensuring that the Federal ICF/MR standards and the State of Indiana group home regulations are met.

13. Assist the Director of Operations to ensure that medically related standards for Supported Living/Structured Family Caregiving are met.

14. Ensure the protection of consumer rights in the provision of health services.

15. Provide training to clients in health-related areas.

16. Ensure all verbal and written communications are presented in a professional manner, reflecting dignity and respect for clients and other co-workers.

17. Communicate with clients and their families, guardians, case managers, behaviorist, day programs, and any other individuals or entities associated with consumers in a manner that promotes positive interaction and understanding.

18. Actively participate in department and/or service site discussions and meetings as needed and take action on all assigned items.

19. Immediately alert supervisor/manager of any potentially critical issue or crisis situation.

20. Utilize discretion and sound judgment to provide the best care possible for clients.

21. Cooperative attitude and tolerance, particularly in a stressful situation or during a confrontation.

22. Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and trustworthiness.

23. Must Maintain Current Required Trainings and Certifications in CPR/Basic First Aid and Medication Administration.

24. Assist the Director of Operations with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects.

25. Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon a client’s circumstances and/or agency and regulatory policy changes.

26. Meet on-going position requirements including training.

27. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, as needed.

28. Present in-service training to staff as requested by the Administration.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. This position is expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or other management member as business needs arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A current Indiana Nursing License is required.

2. Previous supervisory experience required.

3. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards required.

4. Skilled in evaluation and assessment of individual's health needs.

5. Ability to learn and effectively utilize computer software applications to accomplish tasks.

6. Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply information from general procedures, instructions, data and reports

7. Ability to learn new concepts, which will be provided through departmental training sessions on an ongoing basis.

8. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to mediate conflict and problem solve.

9. Must be free from communicable disease with a negative TB test or chest x-ray

10. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and accurately maintain attendance records.

11. Must have a valid driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance and acceptable driving record.

12. Must have the ability to complete all required trainings and certifications and demonstrate competency of skills taught.

COMPETENCIES

1. Communication: Listens to others intently. Uses oral and written communication to deliver messages in an effective manner

2. Team Work: Ability to work effectively in group; cooperating to achieve common goals and sharing knowledge.

3. Customer Focus: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers' needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer. ["Customers" can be co-workers, supervisors or managers, suppliers, management or other stakeholders.]

4. Planning & Organizing: Defining tasks and actions to achieve goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

5. Integrity & Accountability: Taking personal responsibility for outcomes and makes decisions based on sound and ethical judgements. Pursue goals, objectives and commitments in an efficient manner.

6. Analytical Thinking: Approaching a problem or task by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach in breaking it down into small parts. Identifies cause and effect of all factors involved.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: to be discussed

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:

Covid vaccination not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rensselaer, IN 47978: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Supervising: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Nursing License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Monticello, IN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Monticello, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person