LPN or RN (Parsons)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13708335 CLASS LTD is a community service provider for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities in Southeast Kansas. JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: The Health Services Specialist (HSS) for Labette/Montgomery Counties will plan, coordinate, and evaluate the continuity of care, safety, & health/ wellness activities for CLASS LTD clients in Labette/Montgomery. The HSS must relate effectively with others in a team atmosphere, while maintaining good work relationships with physicians and other health providers. The HSS will participate in client assessments, review medical histories, and develop treatment care plans as needed. He/she will participate in all phases of education, maintenance of client records, review of policies, practices, and skill assessment of direct support staff. The HSS will train all direct support staff on delegated nursing tasks, including client medication administration. The HSS is responsible for the process of documenting, reporting, tracking, and analyzing medication errors. The HSS must have a clear understanding of the delegation of nursing tasks to unlicensed direct support staff, as designated by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Reports to the HSC. TheHealth Service Coordinator (HSC) not only oversees, but plans, directs, evaluates continuity of care, safety, health/wellness activities and direct patient care, &/or delegation of patient care & functions for case load, in accordance with established philosophy. Relates effectively with others for continuity of direct patient care, maintains satisfactory relations with physicians & other health providers, participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, & upgrading of policies, procedures, & skills of personnel. Coordinates with Shared Living Contractors, hospice, & home health agencies as necessary. Responsible for the process of reporting, documenting, tracking, & analyzing medication errors. Works with admission services to review medical histories of current & future clients & to develop a care plan when needed. Reports to the VP of Operations. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Must maintain a current & valid Drivers License of the state of residence & be determined as an insurable driver by the vehicle insurance carrier for CLASS LTD. - Must comply with all federal, state, & local laws. - Must have no record of convictions, administrative findings or history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or adults unable to protect their own interests. - Must have no conviction of other crimes, including, but not limited to crimes against persons, sex crimes, crimes against property, violation of personal rights, public safety, public morals, any crimes that would be classified as a felony, or deemed unacceptable for employment with CLASS LTD. - Desire to work with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. - Must be willing to work within a team structure and be receptive to feedback from other team members. - Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage projects simultaneously. - Must be proficient with the use of computers & software programs. - Must have effective teaching skills. - Must have good people skills - Must be able to exercise good judgement & discretion in handling confidential health information.