UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GEORGIA, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOBTITLE:WellnessCoordinator (LPN)

DIVISION:Support Services

SUPERVISOR:Director of Nurse Case Management(Supervision)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The WellnessCoordinator (LPN) acts as the chief support for individual wellness in partnership with UCP Nurse Case Managers. Wellness Coordinators provide day-to-day wellness management by:

  • arranging medical appointments,
  • transporting and accompanying individuals to various health-related appointments,
  • acting as the liaison between medical providers and UCP program & support teams,
  • educating program staff on medical needs and care practices,
  • conducting periodic health assessments (e.g., Health Risk Screening Tool, Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale), and
  • monitoring medical records to ensure regulatory compliance.

EDUCATION OR TRAININGREQUIREMENT: Associates Degreeor diploma in Nursing from an accredited program is preferred in conjunction with current licensure in Georgia as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Extensive experiencemaybesubstituted foreducation with ExecutiveDirector’s approval.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

  • Minimum 1 year experience of clinical nursing practice.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

  • Functional ability to assessand communicate medical needs.
  • Strong communication skills to educate lay persons on medical conditions and following plans of care.
  • Ability to build shared understanding of – and shared commitment to – common goals.
  • Ability to function as a strong team member by demonstrating core characteristics of openness, trust, support, and respect.
  • Monitoring/Assessing performance of self and other individuals to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Knowledge of basic computer concepts and usage of computer systems and software (Windows OS, Microsoft Office, email, etc.).
  • Maintaining an attitude of flexibility in an environment of ongoing change.

SPECIAL LICENSES,REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR SKILLS: Licensed Practical Nurse certification (current in Georgia), GA Driver’sLicenseand vehicleinsurance; must haveabilityto utilizeMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as the liaison between nurse case managers, program staff, and medical providerson issues ofmedical supportto ensure individual health and wellness needs are communicated and met.
  • Document all interactions relevant to individual wellness, including – but not limited to – level ofcare changes, medication changes, professional treatment of medical conditions, and health issues to be included in an individual service plan.
  • Assist nurse case managers withmonthlymedication check-in and verification of medications for assignedcaseload.
  • Assist nurse case managers with both routine and specially requested health and/or medication staff trainings. The LPN Wellness Coordinator may be occasionally assigned to conduct new hire health services trainings in the absence of an assigned nurse case manager.
  • Assist nurse case managers with occasionally assigned telephonic nursing guidance for program staff.
  • Monitor individual medicationon an ongoingbasis,including routineonsite medication checks.
  • Report, and assist with correction of, discovered medication errors.
  • Ensureprescription renewals (including annual renewals of PRN medication authorizations) are completed correctlyand on time.
  • Leadmedication and medical record transfersfor newly admitted individuals, or individuals who transition locations within UCP.
  • Schedule and provide transportation for routinemedical visits;ensurerequired documentation iscompleted; collect, review and distribute medical visit recordforms/documentation– including relevant follow up data.
  • Coordinate with program staff to arrange for transportation of individuals to non-routine urgent medical visits; provide post-visit follow up to ensure documentation is complete, and communicate diagnoses and treatment recommendations to nurse case manager and other appropriate team members to ensure continuity of care.
  • Monitor allergies and prescribed dietconstraintsfor accurate and appropriate implementation; ensureall clinical documentation reflects accurate and consistent information(including– but not limited to – HRST, onsite medical information “red” book).
  • Know and routinely monitor individual parameters for vital signs, intake/elimination tracking, blood sugar monitoring, etc.; providemonitoringto ensureappropriate andaccuratereporting,andadherence toindividual protocols.
  • Monitor theneed lab work;collect data and ensureon time follow up if required.
  • Completeindividual Health Risk Screening Tools (HRST):1) at least once annually (between 90 and 120 days prior to the Individual Service Plan expiration date), 2) when a person experiences significant changes in health, functional or behavioral status, 3) when there is a change or discontinuation of medication, 4) upon all hospitalizations and/or emergency room visits, 5) when there are significant changes in behavior, and 6) when there are increases in the frequency of complaints from the person regarding how s/he is feeling or acting.
  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of relevant funding, licensing and accrediting body regulations and standards.
  • Ensureindividualrights areappropriatelymaintained; report violations.
  • Participate in team meetings necessary to ensure individual health and wellness.
  • Interact positivelyandeffectivelywith individuals,families, external monitors/auditors, and alllevels of UCPstaff.
  • Remain in active communication with supervisoron allprogram matters.
  • Maintain objectivityin position in order to set appropriate limits whileworking with individuals.
  • Support individuals in theirpersonalgrowthand development, respecting cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and individual differences.
  • Adhereto all agencypolicies and procedures andapplicable program regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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Rev. 9/30/15AE