RN Care Coordinator Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 3 hours ago(12/4/2024 9:31 AM) Job ID 2024-23604 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Zeigler Adult Residential Campus Category Nursing/Clinical Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 4:30 PM Responsibilities

Physical Requirements of the Job: 

There is frequent standing while getting files, paperwork, and handing out medication.Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation.Walking various distances on grounds can be frequent and up to 300 feet to dispense medication.Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves.Strong grasp is needed to handle large carts while retrieving files from the Zeigler Outpatient building and lighter grasp is needed for stocking supplies which requires a force exertion of up to 10 pounds.Fine manipulation for writing, handling paperwork, and dispensing medications Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves.Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.Must lift 40-50lbs floor to waist occasionally to frequent.

 

Primary Job Functions:

Coordinates and implements nursing care for residents of Adult Residential Services.Completes the assessment/admission process for individuals including: Nursing assessment and care, Medical Checklist/Physical Health/Nutritional screening, Chartmeds/MAR, AIMS, TB skin testing, vital signs, and other assessments as applicable for residents of designated programs Documents acute health changes in the medical record to provide a clear picture of the course of illness or injuryCreates nursing care plans based on residents’ identified needs Evaluates and updates nursing care plans at frequent intervals as indicated or based on changes in residents’ status. Observes residents behavior, interacts with residents, and evaluates needs to ensure that proper information is reported to treatment team.Identifies psychiatric and medical needs and communicates effectively with providers to include completion of medical consultations and reconciling any orders. Scheduling medical/dental/vision appointments for residents of designated programsSend requests for medication refills to appropriate community providers for residents of designated programsInterfaces with the multi-disciplinary treatment team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the treatment planMonitors laboratory results and performs CLIA waived testing as applicable, and reports findings to the ProviderEnsures medical supplies are available and stocked for designated programsManages incident files in RL for designated programs to ensure policy and protocol is followed. Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation, including providing emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN Medications).Ongoing compliance with Nurse Delegation Program, including recertification requirements, taking MAS call, and conducting MAC worker check off and remediation.Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Supervision and Consultation:

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needsAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skillsAttends regularly scheduled staff meetings

 

 

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocuments in a clear, concise manner nursing services provided to the resident and general observationsDocumentation shows that forms, logs, and other applicable written information are completed accurately and updated when appropriateMaintains productivity standard for services provided

 

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards residents, visitors and co-workers:

Treats residents with care, dignity and compassionRespects residents privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists residents and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the residents’ needs, expectations an individual differencesIs gentle and calm with residents and families

 

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in AltaPointe committees as required Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner Accesses appropriate community resources according to residents’ needs Complies with AltaPointe Policy & Procedures in a timely manner Maintains current state license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends the required in-services and workshops Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Possesses current RN license to practice in the state of Alabama.  Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult populationKnowledge of general and psychiatric nursing careBasic knowledge of medical terminology associated with adult psychiatric careFamiliarity of psychopharmacology and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult populationKnowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and, interventions common to acute psychotic residents as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practiceKnowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders Knowledge of cultural diversitySuccessful completion of Medication Assistance Supervision (MAS)Knowledge of DMH/NDP program standardsKnowledge of utilizing electronic health record