RN Long Term Service Program Coordinator- Seacoast Area

Granite State Independent Living (Gsil) - Portsmouth, NH

Full-time

Portsmouth, NH

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The RN Long Term Service Program Coordinator for the Seacoast Area is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations, planning, and community support for assigned Long Term Services (LTS) program services. This role involves determining eligibility for Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services and other in-home supports, as well as teaching and providing skills training to care attendants. The coordinator will also empower consumers by providing skills training on various topics that promote independence. A critical aspect of the position is to review consumer care plans to ensure that care needs are being met and to make adjustments as necessary. The coordinator will assist in obtaining services that enhance the quality of life for consumers and promote their independence, ensuring that all paperwork is completed in accordance with Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) policies and procedures. Additionally, the coordinator will assist in outreach efforts and serve as a community information and referral resource for Consumer Directed care options. Travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment and evaluation process for eligibility in GSIL's consumer directed in home support programs.
• Consult with individuals about health care concerns and provide information on available options.
• Consult with other staff regarding appropriateness of an individual's participation in attendant care programs.
• Provide orientation and skills training to consumers regarding attendant care program policies and procedures.
• Address health care management issues and emergency medical planning. Request and participate in risk assessment meetings.
• Monitor participants' care plan on a Quarterly basis and more often per regulations/as the consumer's needs change, including 6 month and annual reassessments. Provide ongoing support and skills training as needed.
• Coordinate services and keep and maintain accurate records for consumers. Assure consumer records are maintained in accordance with GSIL policy and procedures.
• Serve as an information resource for community and staff on personal care options, community supports, transitions, health and disability related issues.
• Manage an ongoing case load of PCA/NF Tran/and or PCSP consumer directed services.
• Conduct other duties as assigned that will increase options for persons with disabilities to live independently in the community.
• Work collaboratively with care managers from the MCO's and CFI case managers to address the consumers care needs.
• Keep ACE recruitment requests accurate and up to date.
• Participate in the presentation and teaching of the department trainings.
• Assist consumers with Nursing Facility Transitions and monitor status on an ongoing basis.
• Instruct/assist consumers on ways to hire new ACE's, assist ACEs with online application and other mandatory forms, review paperwork for completeness.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Conduct ACE training classes as scheduled.
• Work a flexible work schedule in accordance with department needs.
• Maintain professional knowledge/skills by reviewing professional literature and attending training/workshops.
• Support and uphold GSIL policies and procedures, workplace regulations and safety practices.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current New Hampshire License.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with long term health care needs.
• Commitment to facilitating and maximizing independence for persons with a disability or seniors with chronic health care needs.