Our Mission: To provide a comprehensive and coordinated system of services designed to promote the independence and dignity of older person and their families in Muskegon Oceana and Ottawa Counties - a mission compelling us to focus on older persons in greatest need and to advocate for all. Full Time / Exempt / Full Benefits Salary Range: $ Schedule: M-F 1st Shift (Flexible) GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Supports Coordinators use their educational communication and observational skills to perform an assessment of participants functional and medical care needs according to the MI Choice Home and Community Based Services program guides. Using a person-centered approach the Supports Coordinator then plans for care to meet these needs and implements the plans of care to provide long term services to assist the participant to remain in an independent home environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct functional assessment of participant health needs.
Using a person-centered approach develop a plan of care in conjunction with participant all allies participant wishes to be involved in the planning process and participants physician. Assist participant with setting both frequency and duration of services and implement plan as approved by participant.
Seek clinical consultation from supervisory staff as needed to assure high quality plans of care.
Monitor participants condition and provision of service pertaining to participants plan of care. Adjust plan as determined through reassessment or normal monitoring. Maintain communication with participants family and physician. Serve as participants advocate.
Maintain participants files and pertinent program records.
Review and utilize current information on geriatric and chronic care nursing as part of meeting participants functional and medical care needs.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge certification skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Must possess a valid Michigan drivers license. * Must have reliable transportation and provide current proof of automobile insurance. * Must possess a cell phone. * Must have a current Michigan Registered Nursing License. * Must be CPR certified. * Must have annual testing for tuberculosis.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors of Science in Nursing or a Registered Nurse with an Associates Degree or Diploma and two to three years of experience. Minimum of one-year home care experience preferred. Must have a current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license. Experience working with the elderly and/or disabled adults preferred.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of regulations and instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to analyze environmental factors in relation to a participants well-being.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to work well with people on a personal basis. Ability to work independently and in a team approach. Working knowledge of health-related service delivery system and community resources available.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret periodicals professional journals and program standards and guidelines. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from participants providers educators social service personnel and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Basic typing skills Microsoft proficient ability to use the internet printers copiers scanners and password management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be able to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of weather and have reliable transportation.
| Required Experience:
IC
Our Mission: To provide a comprehensive and coordinated system of services designed to promote the independence and dignity of older person and their families in Muskegon Oceana and Ottawa Counties - a mission compelling us to focus on older persons in greatest need and to advocate for all.Full Time...
Our Mission: To provide a comprehensive and coordinated system of services designed to promote the independence and dignity of older person and their families in Muskegon Oceana and Ottawa Counties - a mission compelling us to focus on older persons in greatest need and to advocate for all. Full Time / Exempt / Full Benefits Salary Range: $ Schedule: M-F 1st Shift (Flexible) GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Supports Coordinators use their educational communication and observational skills to perform an assessment of participants functional and medical care needs according to the MI Choice Home and Community Based Services program guides. Using a person-centered approach the Supports Coordinator then plans for care to meet these needs and implements the plans of care to provide long term services to assist the participant to remain in an independent home environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct functional assessment of participant health needs.
Using a person-centered approach develop a plan of care in conjunction with participant all allies participant wishes to be involved in the planning process and participants physician. Assist participant with setting both frequency and duration of services and implement plan as approved by participant.
Seek clinical consultation from supervisory staff as needed to assure high quality plans of care.
Monitor participants condition and provision of service pertaining to participants plan of care. Adjust plan as determined through reassessment or normal monitoring. Maintain communication with participants family and physician. Serve as participants advocate.
Maintain participants files and pertinent program records.
Review and utilize current information on geriatric and chronic care nursing as part of meeting participants functional and medical care needs.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge certification skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Must possess a valid Michigan drivers license. * Must have reliable transportation and provide current proof of automobile insurance. * Must possess a cell phone. * Must have a current Michigan Registered Nursing License. * Must be CPR certified. * Must have annual testing for tuberculosis.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors of Science in Nursing or a Registered Nurse with an Associates Degree or Diploma and two to three years of experience. Minimum of one-year home care experience preferred. Must have a current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license. Experience working with the elderly and/or disabled adults preferred.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of regulations and instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to analyze environmental factors in relation to a participants well-being.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to work well with people on a personal basis. Ability to work independently and in a team approach. Working knowledge of health-related service delivery system and community resources available.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret periodicals professional journals and program standards and guidelines. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from participants providers educators social service personnel and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Basic typing skills Microsoft proficient ability to use the internet printers copiers scanners and password management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be able to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of weather and have reliable transportation.
| Required Experience:
IC
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