Integrated Care Coordinator Nurse - Adult West (sevencounties)

Job Description

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides first point of clinic contact for all new clients. Explain services available and focus on engagement of client to access services.

• Completes health screenings, nursing assessments and triage healthcare needs for new and ongoing clients.
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• Participates in team meeting to develop a plan of care to address client needs.
• Assists clients in navigating the healthcare environment to ensure access to appropriate care.
• Advocates on client’s behalf with healthcare providers and managed care organizations to ensure timely care.
• Assists with coordination/access to services that address social determinants of healthcare outcomes:
  • Provides transportation to healthcare appointments, when needed
  • Identifies other needs, when necessary, that ensure access to healthcare
  • Assists in obtaining access to housing (search for housing, applications, financial assistance, communication with landlord), as necessary, when housing status destabilizes health status and presents a barrier to receiving appropriate healthcare.
  • Assists with access to other community resources e.g., public assistance and financial benefits.
• Develops knowledge base of other healthcare providers in the service area and collaborate, as needed
• Documents tracking for appointments, medication, and other healthcare needs for assigned clients, as needed
• Provides education and support wellness activities such as such as healthy eating, physical activity, and healthy behaviors
• Assists clients who have recently discharged from inpatient treatment, incarceration, residential care, and/or Emergency Department visits to ensure a transition to outpatient care using evidence-based transitional/navigation services to prevent readmissions.
• Provides caring contacts to clients estimated to be at high risk for suicide to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborates with client, family/significant others to develop support networks.

EDUCATION

• Licensed Practical Nurse preferred with current active license to practice in Kentucky.
• Medical Assistant may be considered based on academic preparation and relevant experience

EXPERIENCE

• Three years of nursing experience in a hospital, physician office, or behavioral care clinic.
• Experience in community setting or integrated care environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position may require lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds, or requires significant periods of walking or standing
• Possible exposure to the threat of bodily harm from clients or families.
• Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.  
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel. 

Time Type:

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being