St Michael's | LVN, Medical Coordinator

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

The Medical Coordinator provides personalized care and delivery medical services that uphold program policies and procedures; in accordance with licensure, client's rights, medical concerns, and age-appropriate environment is in place. They are responsible for coordination and delivery of medical services to unaccompanied children, ensuring clients receive initial medical examination, immunizations, medical screenings, and dental evaluation within program deadlines; in addition, must update the client's file records and the UC portal corresponding medical assessments, follow up appointments, and all medical services. Medical coordinators have to work closely with the registered nurse to ensure the wellbeing of all children in care, with medical providers, and other member of the team. They routinely assist with the daily medical activities, transportation, medication log, monitoring Medication Administration Records (MAR / Prescription and Over the Counter Medication), reporting, and writing SIRs according with the current policies, requesting TARs, and others related with medical. Medical Coordinators participate in quality activities through their active contribution in Treatment Plan Meetings, departmental meetings, program meetings, and required ongoing trainings. This position is carried out in designated shelter locations, school, and group home settings.

What you Deliver

• Ensure the safety and security of all children in care at all times.
• Provide quality care and supervision to clients in accordance with ORR and TDFPS rules, program philosophy and procedure and client rights.
• Maintain ratio and close supervision through all activities.
• Must report immediately to the supervisor any doubts, questions, medical concerns, or procedure regarding client's health.
• File medical records: make sure the information and medical files for each client are safe and kept confidential.
• Effectively communicate information pertaining to the health clients according to the program policies and procedures to ensure quality services and client safety.
• Adjust work to the plans and programs that the Registered Nurse implements.
• Maintain accurate and update documentation regarding biographical data, admission assessment, medical progress notes, Medication List, Medication Log, MARs, TARs, Sickness/Allergy Forms, Medical instructions/recommendations, medical summaries, Safety plans, SIRs, IRs, and other as needed.
• Keep ongoing training to compliance with the annual 40 hours training in accordance with state regulations, Office of Refugee Resettlement, and both Catholic Charities and St. Michael's Home for Children requirements.
• Keep ongoing and mandatory trainings to maintain full agency, funder and licensure compliance. Besides, take online trainings as needed to renew the CAN Certification.
• Assist in the-development, oversight, or provision medical services for clients in care as approved by your supervisor for safety and licensure compliance.
• Look for assistance or advice from your immediately supervisor, if you have doubts or questions before performing an assigned task.
• Perform other duties as assigned train such as participating in staff retreats, United Way tours, agency and community fairs and speaking engagements, assisting with special organizational projects/events, in order to promote agency programs.

The Expertise We're Looking For

• Licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) or higher health-related qualification (e.g., licensed registered nurse (RN) with a bachelor's degree), OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field
• One (1) year of experience in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care
• Bilingual in Spanish in English.
• Valid Driver's license

The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More

• Proficient typing/keyboarding skills and computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and power point.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work and function well in a diverse and multidisciplinary environment.
• Capacity to and adjust/adapt to flexible schedules, prioritize activities, responsibilities, and work within fast- paced environment.
• Knowledge of essential medical terminology and understanding basic health attention like, vital sign measuring, blood sugar monitoring, and Weight/height measure; as well, performance hearing and vision screening.
• Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and varying volumes of work under pressure.
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA, state and federal regulations governing confidentiality and release of information.
• Support and train team members under Registered Nurse supervision and guidance.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about boundaries with kids, staff and volunteers

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.