LPN: Care & Scheduling Coordinator

Description

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Scheduling Coordinator to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring that clients, staff, and programs operate smoothly by managing schedules, coordinating appointments, and providing outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate is proactive, efficient, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and communication are key.

Full-Time | Available In the Philadelphia, PA 19124 Area

Rate:

$31.00

Scheduled:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Every Other Saturday-Sunday 8:00AM-8:00PM

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the oversight of the client care, medical record, health and safety, medication administration and the coordination of medical care for the clients with the program receiving service with variety of psychiatric and health related needs.

• Provision of assistance to residents who are unable to self-administer medication. Supervision of self-administered medication when indicated. Knowledge of and Administration of injectable medications as prescribed. Participation in education of residents regarding their medications, including assisting residents who are unable to self-administer medication to become able to do so.
• Immediately reporting of medication errors to supervisor.
• Timely review and notification to providers of laboratory results.
• Clozaril REMS data entry.
• Infection control:

• Participation and collaboration in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Participation in agency Quality Improvement Program initiatives as assigned.
• Timely reporting of all crises and unusual incidents to Director of Nursing and LTSR Director (Immediately if indicated; otherwise within 24 hours). Immediate reporting of psychiatric and medical crises to Psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director.
• Compliance with all internal and external requirements and regulations regarding but not limited to record keeping and recording.
• Observance of Universal Precautions in administering medications, proper disposal of sharps and biohazard and waste material, and handling waste products, etc.
• Provision of direct service to residents, including assistance with personal hygiene, bathing/showering, and all other tasks of daily living as needed.
• Leading activities with residents, including educational, social, and leisure programs for which residents’ input is elicited. Participating in community integration activities as needed.
• Regular and relevant documentation in clinical chart and utilizes other designated forms.
• Attendance at all meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Reporting of all non-emergent shift and shift personnel problems to Director of Nursing and/or LTSR Director in a timely and accurate manner.
• In the event of a staff call out, works to secure appropriate coverage via existing team members or other contracted/approved temporary staff organizations.

Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Requirements:

• Active LPN License
• At least two (2) years of mental health experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required. (Must be able to move about COMHAR service areas throughout the day to provide appropriate oversight and coordination and meet job duties as needed and required.)
• Physical examination including TB test and Hep
  
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• Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since…