Lead Medical Coordinator/Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Medical Coordinator - Registered Nurse runs the TRC medical clinic. Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the TRC employees and foster parents about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients, staff, and families.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring patients' condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.
• Observing and interpreting patient's symptoms and communicating them to physicians.
• Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
• Responsible for the running of the TRC medical clinic.
• Assuring all children have had initial medical examinations, dental, blood work and vaccines completed on a timely basis.
• Ensure all clinical work completed by the doctor is transcribed into the UC portal.
• Provide weekly supervision to medical coordinators and medical office clerks.
• Create a schedule to ensure that TRC medical clinic is open during holidays, weekends and after hours.
• Responsible for organizing, reviewing and itemizing billings.
• Assure medical supplies are stocked.
• Assure medical clinic is running smoothly and expeditiously.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for the minors in TRC.
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) whenever it is necessary.
• Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders.
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for the TRC minors and staff.
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.
• Hold weekly clinical meetings.
• Work closely with Program Directors to create appointments and or follow up care for the TRC minors.
• Create a rotating schedule to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Consult with ORR DHUCs for complex medical cases.
• Attend monthly meetings with the TRC medical team to discuss new policy, administration of the clinic and inventory of medication.
• Attend all mandated ORR & Abbott House training on a timely basis.
• Train staff on relevant issues as dictated by Senior Program Director and or the Medical Director.
• Maintain Health Information Privacy HIPAA.
• Any other related duties as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Registered Nurse, Bachelor Science
• Experience working with children (0-17) , Understand basic Spanish and ability to work in a fast paced environment.

HOURS AND TIME OF WORK

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm