What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care Specialist position at Melmark?
LPN license required.
Melmark Overview
Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.
Health Care Specialist- LPN Overview
The Health Care Specialist LPN position works closely with colleagues in the Nursing Department to coordinate internal and external medical appointments, medication management, and department administrative duties on a daily basis. This position plays a role in providing and monitoring the healthcare and health maintenance of clients assigned by Melmark for a designated nursing line. The LPN works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team for case management and may support transportation for Melmark clients who need medical, dental, or other services not available on the Melmark campus as necessary.
Schedule and Salary Information
- Monday- Friday 8am-4:30p
- On call rotation and holidays as assigned
- Starting Rate: $30.00/hour ( ) based on years of experience
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners
- Ability to meet approved Melmark driver status
- Must be 21 years of age
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in related field preferred
Health Care Specialist- LPN Responsibilities
- Maintains current and detailed knowledge of applicable regulations including documentation and maintenance of individual medical records.
- Maintains the external medical appointments calendar, ensuring appointments for clients are within time frames prescribed by funder regulations and Melmark policies.
- Maintains the internal medical appointments calendar for clients, ensuring appointments for clients are within times frames prescribed by funder regulations and Melmark policies.
- Attends and facilitates the Melmark Interdisciplinary Review Team (IRT), ensuring the process fidelity and meeting summaries are communicated to team members.
- Prepares appointment folders (e.g., insurance information, client medical information, parking passes) prior to medical trips.
- When necessary, provides transportation for Melmark residents for routine medical trips. Ensures the safety and wellbeing of clients during transport by adhering to all safety rules and established policies and procedures.
- Provides essential nursing functions to individuals living in Melmark’s Community Residential Program, including but not limited to: healthcare assessments, medical equipment maintenance, administration of medical procedures that cannot be delegated to medication certified staff members.
- Completes monthly medical chart reviews ensuring fidelity with funder regulations and Melmark policies.
Benefits
- Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
- Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
- Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
- Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
- Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees
Salary : $30
