Wellness Coordinator, LPN-Davidson School

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Elwyn seeks a Wellness Coordinator , a member of the interdisciplinary team, to provide and support others in providing normalized, empathic, therapeutic, and preventative health care to children with severe and persistent behavioral health issues within a school or residential setting. While the Wellness Coordinator will have primary responsibility to work in either the school or the residential program, they will fill-in and support in the other area as needed. The Wellness Coordinator administers medications and treatments, monitors each child's physical and psychological status; and facilitates medical follow up as needed. The Wellness Coordinator provides education related to each child's individualized health care needs and promotes client independence.

The Wellness Coordinator practices within the scope of Pennsylvania's Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with Elwyn's policies and procedures and those of Elwyn's regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In a residential setting:

• At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager, complete a comprehensive evaluation including but not limited to medical, behavioral history and medications upon admission/readmission and as changing health needs indicate
• Collaborate with physicians, physical rehabilitation professionals, therapists, health care and behavioral health professionals and other members of the Treatment Team to plan and implement the therapeutic program of care
• At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager, complete a Quarterly Medical evaluation that includes a review of systems, full body exam, skin checks, Braden Scale, and Fall Risk Assessment
• Present clinical data obtained through direct observation, interview, physical evaluation and other reports to the larger Treatment Team; present information in a concise and organized manner
• Attend and participate in team meetings by providing current client physical and medication updates
• At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager, develop a health care plan for children requiring 24/7 care that includes specific goals and directions for meeting the client's health care needs
• At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager, review and revise the health care plan at a minimum of every 30 days and incorporate data gathered through nursing evaluation and communication with the Treatment Team
• At the direction and under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager refer clients to external physicians when evaluation indicates further medical evaluation is required; facilitate transfer to the hospital/Emergency Department
• Complete hospital and Emergency Department transfer sheets; copy and forward the annual physical exam, last set of 90 Day Physician Orders, current Medication Administration Record (MARs), and other pertinent information
• Monitor weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, metabolic monitoring, body mass index (BMI) and other measurements as indicated by nursing judgement or physician orders
• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician in accordance with Elwyn's medication policies and procedures; obtain verbal orders from the physician when necessary and transcribe the information as per policy
• Administer and document prescribed medications and treatments on hard copy MARs or in an electronic format (eMARs); use discretion during administration of medication(s) to provide as much client privacy as possible
• Administer enteral tube feedings, blood glucose testing, nebulizer treatments, and skin care as ordered by the physician; use discretion during administration to provide as much client privacy as possible
• Report any observed medication and treatment side effects or abnormal laboratory values to the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager (after hours) immediately
• Monitor and contribute regularly to maintaining a safe and therapeutic living environment as the key healthcare representative of the interdisciplinary team including but not limited to, monitoring for potential threats to health and safety and taking appropriate action to eliminate such threats when discovered
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with community-based social service agencies, healthcare providers, insurance providers, county and state offices of behavioral health, families, and other stakeholders in order to ensure quality care for the individuals served
• Assure adherence to all established CRFT healthcare and safety policies, procedures, protocols, and regulations as they apply to the individuals being served
• Provide information dissemination and psychoeducation training for residents and/or staff as needed to improve understanding of particular healthcare conditions
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency protocols as needed

In a school setting:

• Assess student health needs to develop appropriate student health and emergency plans. Determine if a sick or injured student needs to go home or seek a higher level of care
• Treat sick or injured students and chronic health conditions by providing appropriate standards of care, conduct health screenings and provide daily and emergency medications.
• Performs daily Gastric Tube feedings and other medical treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Collaborate with families, family physicians, teachers, the certified school nurse and multidisciplinary professional staff to individualize student care.
• Maintain quality of care by adhering to the school's and Elwyn's policies and procedures, PA state board of nursing requirements, PA Department of health and PA Department of Education (PDE) regulations.
• Maintain a safe and compassionate work environment
• Educate staff on chronic medical conditions and train staff to administer emergency medications, if needed, universal precautions, and infection control
• Maintain documentation and health records; keep confidential medical information private and secure
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Registered Nurse (RN) licensure also acceptable
• Clinical experience in a behavioral health setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR, first aid, crisis intervention and medication administration using agency protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
• Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and Outlook
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record