Nurse Appointment Coordinator - LPN at Open Arms Care Corporation

BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC:

• Personal satisfaction from serving others
• Competitive pay
• Paid Training
•  Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy,  Vision, Dental, Disability,  Employee Assistance Program  and Life insurance
•  Paid Time Off
•  Paid Holidays
• Multiple Shift Options
• Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Career Path to Leadership for DSPs
• Career Path to RN for LPNs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan

SUMMARY

Maintain record of all medical appointments for each client. Ensure information regarding medical appointments is provided to Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT)-including appointment outcomes and follow-up appointments. Ensure medical records for all appointments and emergent care visits are obtained and provided to the IDT.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Track all medical appointments for each client

• Inform IDT of results of all medical appointments

• Track upcoming medical appointments and keep IDT informed of medical appointment schedules

• Maintain contact and keep lines of communication open with medical providers in the community

• Obtain medical records for each medical appointment

• Obtain medical records for all emergent care visits

• Ensure new orders are on the computer and new MAR is printed

• Ensure clients have all required medications

• Check ISP schedule and attend ISP as assigned by the Health Services Director (HSD)

• Attend all Nursing staff meetings as scheduled

• Ensure implementation of vitals are documented in the computer

• Coordination of Individual Support Plan process as it relates to medical issues

• Coordinating information regarding doctor’s orders

• Assist in nursing orientation as assigned by the HSD

• Assist in the maintenance of medical records to ensure complete, accurate and pertinent information of all health conditions

• Notify HSD/RN Supervisor and physician of client needs

• Transcribe physician orders accurately and review orders of clients assigned at least weekly to ensure accuracy of transcription of orders and administration of medication

• Follow facility and pharmacy procedures for ordering and receiving medications

• Attend training and follow Behavior Intervention Plans

• Provide documentation of all medical and nursing care provided

• Fill-in as LPN on duty

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered

• Accompany and assist physicians with examinations as required

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in Nursing or graduate of LPN program required

• Current TN LPN license

• CPR required

• Valid TN driver’s license required

Physical Requirements:

 • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working in front of a computer.

• Regularly required to verbally communicate, listen and give presentations as needed.

• Ability to lift repetitively a minimum of 50 pounds; tasks may include lifting, repositioning, turning, bending, squatting, etc.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.