Registered Nurse Support Coordinator (RN)

Registered Nurse Support Coordinator (RN)
Full-Time / Exempt / Full Benefits
Pay Range = $57,222 - $67,626

Senior Resources of West Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Mission: To provide a comprehensive and coordinated system of services designed to promote the independence and dignity of older persons and their families in Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa counties - a mission compelling us to focus on older persons in greatest need and to advocate for all.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Supports Coordinators use their educational, communication, and observational skills to perform an assessment of participants’ functional and medical care needs according to the MI Choice Home and Community Based Services program guides.  Using a person-centered approach, the Supports Coordinator then plans for care to meet these needs and implements the plans of care to provide long-term services to assist the participant to remain in an independent home environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct functional assessment of participant health needs. 

Using a person-centered approach, develop a plan of care in conjunction with participant, all allies participant wishes to be involved in the planning process and participant’s physician.   Assist participant with setting both frequency and duration of services, and implement plan as approved by participant.
    
Seek clinical consultation from supervisory staff as needed to assure high-quality plans of care.

Monitor participant’s condition and provision of service pertaining to participant’s plan of care.  Adjust plan as determined through reassessment or normal monitoring.  Maintain communication with participant’s family and physician.  Serve as participant’s advocate.

Maintain participant’s files and pertinent program records.

Review and utilize current information on geriatric and chronic care nursing as part of meeting participants' functional and medical care needs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, certification, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

* Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
* Must have reliable transportation and provide current proof of automobile insurance.
* Must have a current Michigan Registered Nursing License.
* Must be CPR certified.
* Must have a test for tuberculosis upon hire, and annual review of symptoms thereafter.
* Must pass all background checks.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree or Diploma and two to three years of experience.  Minimum of one year of home care experience preferred.   Must have a current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license.  Experience working with older and/or disabled adults preferred.