Illumination Foundation
Lead Medical Coordinator (LVN)
Illumination Foundation, Fullerton, California, United States, 92632
“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children’s and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.
Job DescriptionThe
Lead Medical Coordinator
is responsible for insuring the discharge and oversight of medical care for homeless clients from hospitals or other agencies contracted with Recuperative Care Center are being properly completed tothe standards of Illumination Foundation Managers/ Supervisors/ Directors/ Board of Directors. The Lead Medical Coordinator will have oversight of facility and staff when Manager or Supervisor is not present. Lead Medical Coordinator will train and oversee other Recuperative employee’s and Interns within limits set by Supervisor, Manager and Directors.The pay range for this position is
$30.00 - $34.00
per hour, depending on experience. This position also qualifies for a $1.50 swing shift differential and a $3.00 graveyard shift differential.ResponsibilitiesLead Duties:Serve as a back-up for medical team when needed by covering shifts due to staffing shortages/siteneeds.Ensure completion of client documentation in KIPU and any externalplatforms in an accurate and timely manner by the medical team membersAssist medical team with maintaining client work flows to ensure clients needs are met.Attend meetings and relay pertinent information to medical team members.With Site Manager’s guidance, provide support to team members by listening to concerns/feedback and resolving conflict/issues.Client Care:Perform initial intakes to ensure client fitness for recuperative care and evaluate for any outstandingmedical needs
Documenting medical and mental health status of client upon arrival, checking vitals, determining insurance status and access to primary care provider, scheduling appropriatefollow up appointments as outlined in discharge paperwork
Working collaboratively with case management to link clients to medical services (insurance, PCP,specialists, referrals).Coordinate home health visits if neededAssist in promoting health literacy by providing patient education on specific disease processes, medications, preventative measures, treatment management and overall general healthArrange transportation for clients to and from medical appointmentsReport emergency situations to Supervisor/Manager and document incident
Seek proper level of care to assess and treat medical complicationInitiate medical response system when appropriate
Administrative/Record Keeping:Enter client information and case notes into Illumination Foundation’s EHR and other documentationsystems.Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones and filing paperworkMaintain proper inventory of medical supplies and medicationsCompliance/Safety:Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and DHS standards.Provide clients with proper compliance forms upon admission to maintain client compliance with program rulesProvide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the client according to OSHAstandards.Conduct medication reconciliation and ensure proper disposal and pickup of bio-medical/pharmaceuticalwaste.Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring the cleanliness of the med room, wound care room, and medstorage room.Ensure medical equipment remains in operating conditions.Preferred Experience/Minimum QualificationsRequired:High School Diploma or equivalent.Current and non-restricted LVN license in California3 years of relevant experience.Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data inspreadsheets.Valid CA Driver’s License.Preferred:Bilingual in English and Spanish.Associates degree preferredSupervisory experienceProficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)Home Health nursing experience and experience working with populations dealing with addiction and mental health conditions.Benefits:Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the planDental and Vision InsuranceLife, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination FoundationEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development Reimbursement401K with Company Matching10days vacation PTO/year6 days sick PTO/year10 days holiday PTO/yearPotential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans
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Job DescriptionThe
Lead Medical Coordinator
is responsible for insuring the discharge and oversight of medical care for homeless clients from hospitals or other agencies contracted with Recuperative Care Center are being properly completed tothe standards of Illumination Foundation Managers/ Supervisors/ Directors/ Board of Directors. The Lead Medical Coordinator will have oversight of facility and staff when Manager or Supervisor is not present. Lead Medical Coordinator will train and oversee other Recuperative employee’s and Interns within limits set by Supervisor, Manager and Directors.The pay range for this position is
$30.00 - $34.00
per hour, depending on experience. This position also qualifies for a $1.50 swing shift differential and a $3.00 graveyard shift differential.ResponsibilitiesLead Duties:Serve as a back-up for medical team when needed by covering shifts due to staffing shortages/siteneeds.Ensure completion of client documentation in KIPU and any externalplatforms in an accurate and timely manner by the medical team membersAssist medical team with maintaining client work flows to ensure clients needs are met.Attend meetings and relay pertinent information to medical team members.With Site Manager’s guidance, provide support to team members by listening to concerns/feedback and resolving conflict/issues.Client Care:Perform initial intakes to ensure client fitness for recuperative care and evaluate for any outstandingmedical needs
Documenting medical and mental health status of client upon arrival, checking vitals, determining insurance status and access to primary care provider, scheduling appropriatefollow up appointments as outlined in discharge paperwork
Working collaboratively with case management to link clients to medical services (insurance, PCP,specialists, referrals).Coordinate home health visits if neededAssist in promoting health literacy by providing patient education on specific disease processes, medications, preventative measures, treatment management and overall general healthArrange transportation for clients to and from medical appointmentsReport emergency situations to Supervisor/Manager and document incident
Seek proper level of care to assess and treat medical complicationInitiate medical response system when appropriate
Administrative/Record Keeping:Enter client information and case notes into Illumination Foundation’s EHR and other documentationsystems.Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones and filing paperworkMaintain proper inventory of medical supplies and medicationsCompliance/Safety:Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and DHS standards.Provide clients with proper compliance forms upon admission to maintain client compliance with program rulesProvide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the client according to OSHAstandards.Conduct medication reconciliation and ensure proper disposal and pickup of bio-medical/pharmaceuticalwaste.Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring the cleanliness of the med room, wound care room, and medstorage room.Ensure medical equipment remains in operating conditions.Preferred Experience/Minimum QualificationsRequired:High School Diploma or equivalent.Current and non-restricted LVN license in California3 years of relevant experience.Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data inspreadsheets.Valid CA Driver’s License.Preferred:Bilingual in English and Spanish.Associates degree preferredSupervisory experienceProficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)Home Health nursing experience and experience working with populations dealing with addiction and mental health conditions.Benefits:Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the planDental and Vision InsuranceLife, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination FoundationEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development Reimbursement401K with Company Matching10days vacation PTO/year6 days sick PTO/year10 days holiday PTO/yearPotential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans
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