Familiarity with Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS)
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental illness
Valid Driver's License with no restrictions
Responsibilities
Provide training for unlicensed staff to meet healthcare needs
Contribute to clinical oversight of program LPN as applicable
Coordinate healthcare and wellness for individuals per regulations
Act as liaison and advocate for individuals' healthcare
Train staff on medication administration and treatment protocols
Become LLAM certified in the state of DE
Implement and train on new health-related policies
Oversee pharmacy and medication needs
Order medical supplies as needed
Maintain health-related records and documentation
Support individuals in accessing appropriate health services
Monitor and assess individuals' health status
Respond to emergency medical situations
Attend medical appointments and meetings as required
Develop and update individual health risk plans
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance & short-term disability
Mileage reimbursement
401k plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee discounts with various vendors
Professional Development
Advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We are seeking a qualified and caring person to work as an RN Healthcare Coordinator to provide healthcare coordination and direct intervention, as needed, for designated individuals.
Full-time position Monday - Friday
RN MUST be familiar and experienced in Division of Developmental Disability Services (DDDS)
Benefits:
$90k/salary
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance & short-term disability
Mileage reimbursement
401k plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee discounts with various vendors
Professional Development
Advancement opportunities
Responsibilities:
Provide training for unlicensed staff to meet the healthcare needs of individuals served.
Contribute to the clinical oversight of program LPN, as applicable.
Provide healthcare and wellness coordination for individuals in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
Function as liaison and advocate for individuals' healthcare with all members of individual medical and interdisciplinary teams. Advocate for their wellbeing and inclusion.
Train unlicensed staff on medication administration, delegated tasks, treatment protocols, and monitoring.
Become a LLAM certified training in the state of DE
Implement and train employees on new and revised health related policies and procedures in a timely manner as directed.
Oversee pharmacy and medication needs This may include but is not limited to reviews, obtaining medications, and prior authorizations.
Order medical supplies from established formularies as applicable for your program.
Maintain health-related records, complete documentation and assessments per company policy, federal, and state regulations, as applicable.
Support individuals in obtaining health services appropriate for their preventative, acute, and/or chronic illness needs.
Oversee that the health status and physical conditions of individuals are assessed (hands-on), monitored, reported, and responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
Respond to emergency medical situations in a timely manner, as appropriate.
Participate in and attend assigned medical individuals' appointments (as directed), individual specific, nurse, departmental, and other meetings as required.
Develop and update individual specific health risk plans to ensure appropriate medical care for assigned individuals
For a full and complete list, please contact HR
Qualifications:
RN with current DE license.
Experience in IDD/Mental Health nursing.
Experience with the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) in Dover
Experience working with individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
Valid Driver's License, with no driving limitations.
