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Job DescriptionDescription: JOB SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing Education, the Health Care Coordinator is responsible for the training and certification of direct care staff in the area of medication aide, CPR, and other approved activities and training as assigned by the Director of Nursing Education. Additionally, the Health Care Coordinator will provide regular observation and assessment of assigned agency direct care staff to improve outcomes, offer continuing education, and perform other nursing services to individuals supported by Apace as approved by the Director of Nursing Education. The hourly rate for this position is based on experience and level of licensure. ELIGIBLE FOR A $1000 NEW HIRE INCENTIVE SCHEDULE This is a part-time position based on a 20-hour work week. The schedule will vary based on the needs of the Agency to provide consultation and education to achieve the objective of accurate medication administration and additional activities for all persons supported by Apace agencies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Medication Aid Training: • Conducts Medication Aid training and certification offered to direct care staff as assigned., • Trains Apace staff to administer medications within the Apace medication aid manual and documents appropriately in Therap., • Conducts CPR training for new staff within two weeks of their hire date., • Conducts training of additional activities as requested for persons served as approved by the Director of Nursing Education., • Complete annual additional activities training recertifications as required and scheduled., • Determines competency of medication aides to perform additional activities., • Accurately records completion of staff deemed competent to receive medication aide certification, CPR training and other training offered., • Provides accurate documentation to ensure compliance with certification, State and Apace requirements of employees to perform their duties., • As assigned or as required by the Director of Nursing Education the Health Care Coordinator will provide direct care services to individuals supported by Apace., • Maintains licenses and certifications as required by the state of Nebraska., • Maintains licensure as a Licensed Health Care Professional pursuant to the act governing medication aide certification. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities • Considerable knowledge in evaluation and teaching techniques for the administration of medications to persons with developmental disabilities., • Ability to train staff, exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and maintaining and preparing moderately complex records., • Ability to communicate effectively with others., • Working knowledge of State regulations regarding medication administration and additional activities., • Licensed Health Care Professional, minimum Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN), • Possession of a driver’s license valid in the state of Nebraska or other adequate means of transportation., • Performs duties “on-call” to attend to issues regarding medication administration and additional activities., • Must possess a reliable means of communication (e.g. telephone, cell phone, etc.)., • Will be subject to criminal history APS and CPS background check. May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.