Nurse Care Coordinator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually Program: Medical Services Reports to: Director of Medical Services Pay: $100,000.00 per year Job Type: Full-Time, On-site The Nurse Care Coordinator leads care coordination services, conducts physical health and preventative care screenings, monitoring and follow up for project populations. Overall ensures the delivery of services that meet the needs of the client through the coordination of care. Responsibilities Monitors and ensures that health care information collected at intake and other intervals is distributed to staff, psychiatrist and other medical personnel as necessary. Gives treatments to patient following physician’s instructions. Conducts preventive care screening and follow up, including BMI, weight, diabetes and may conduct tobacco and alcohol screening, suicide and depression screening and medication adherence screening and management. Utilizes service data to monitor and coordinate CCBHC consumers’ healthcare integration with collaterals. Collaborates as needed with pharmacies, mental health, substance use, medical providers, and collateral supports, such as counselors, outreach teams, courts and primary care providers. Works closely with the CCBHC Director of Medical Services, all consulting psychiatrists and medical doctors as assigned. This may include but is not limited to: medication administration, scheduling appointments and coordinating care as indicated by the consumer’s service plans. Attends to any medically related emergency or crises providing intervention as appropriate while taking charge of the situation making such determinations about other interventions as needed. Provides staff and consumer training as requested on such topics as medication compliance, human sexuality, first aid, CPR, naloxone administration, the Heimlich Maneuver and others. PMP monitoring for controlled substances prescribed. Monitors vitals for those referred to MAT induction. Meets required billing targets and completes all documentation within assigned time frames. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Education Requirements Must meet qualifications of a RN under IL. Administrative Code Rule 132. LPHA preferred. LPN will be considered. Demonstrated knowledge of JACHO accreditation standards. Demonstrated knowledge of IL Administrative Rules 132, 140, and 2060. High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including clients, staff, and others. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departments within TLOC. Ability to make appropriate, informed decisions. Ability to multi-task, complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance. Well-developed organizational and time management skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Professional discretion and adherence to confidentiality. Must be culturally competent, empathetic, and able to interact and develop rapport with a diversified population. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Link and Option Center, Inc.