The People Concern

RN Care Coordinator

Compton, CA, US

Remote
Full-time
2 days ago
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Summary

Role: RN Care Coordinator Reports to: Program Director Program: 1006- SOLAR Department: Interim Housing Location: South LA Recuperative Care Center (SOLAR) - 4200 East Compton Blvd., Compton CA 90221 Setting: 100% Onsite Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Status: Full-time/Exempt/Management Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc. Openings: 1 SUMMARY: SOLAR is a DHS funded Recuperative Care Program serving individuals experiencing homelessness that also have acute medical issues. The RN Care Coordinator will take a leadership role in leading the team of LVNs in the Recuperative Care program and will ensure the quality and adequacy of nursing services provided to members. The RN provides on-site medical management and health education to participants, and liaisons to community and hospital partners within the RNs scope of practice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Complete medical exam and assessment at intake to SOLAR. * Continue treatment plans from the referring entity. * Provide medical guidance for LVNs in coordinating PCP appointments and/or other medical follow ups upon admission. * Provide care, and treatment plans to individual members (38 Clients). * Monitor, reevaluate and manage medical conditions on a routine basis as needed. * Provide medication management to individuals including but not limited to medication monitoring, patient teaching, and supportive services to increase compliance with medication regimens. * Provide wound care to members as needed and/ train medical team. * Develop and revise policies and procedures for the recuperative care program. * Document and chart all services provided in chart and electronic database with accuracy and in real time. * Promote patients' independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching patients to understand their medical condition, medications, and support self-care skills. * Work in collaboration with the rest of the SOLAR team- case managers, and mental health provider, as appropriate, of any medical and/or medication concerns. * Maintain medication logs and medication storage in compliance with safety standards and industry standards of care. * Provide crisis intervention assistance when needed. * Be able to notify the appropriate community agency in an emergency (i.e., police, paramedics, fire department). * Maintain open communication with direct supervisor, individual and group supervisor(s). * Cooperatively and cohesively work with other parties involved in the member's case. * Participate in staff meetings, nursing meetings, and supervision. * Ensure that medical services are reflective of the agency's treatment model, which emphasizes member choice, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and psycho-social rehabilitation. * Conduct Health/Wellness and medication management groups. * Maintain confidentiality of member files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines Qualifications: * Experience as a RN, two years' preferred. * Knowledge of and practice in the methods of harm reduction * Experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use issues. * Current valid California Driver's License * RN Credentials Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working with those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions. * Experience completing DHS documentation. * Bilingual Spanish preferred. * Minimum 35 WPM typing speed preferred. Work Environment: * Office environment with occasional field activities with SOLAR participants and staff. * Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds. * May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor. * May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day.

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