RN Special Needs Coordinator - Laughlin AFB, TX

Job description

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) Special Needs Coordinator to work with the U.S. Air Force at the Laughlin AFB in Texas as a civilian promoting and restoring patients’ health.

 

 

Our employees are our greatest asset! We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Pay


• ANY state license is accepted


• PTO & Holidays

 

For more information please contact Chelsea Grullon at (407) 868-8970, or send your resume to c.grullon@loyalsource.com.?

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Unrestricted License as a Registered Nurse


• At least 24 months of experience within the last 48 months in the same specialty.


• BLS through AHA


• Minimum of 3 years ADN experience in nursing and care coordination.


• Must have knowledge and skills to effectively apply Special Need (SN) functions:
  
  
  
  • a) Assessment: Identification of patients that need special medical and education needs/management; comprehensive collection of patient information and medical status; and continued evaluation of an established plan of care; 
  
  
  • b) Planning: Collaboration with the patient, family/caregiver, primary provider and other members of the health care team for developing an effective plan of care;
  
  
  • c) Facilitation: Care coordination and communication among all  involved parties;
  
  
  • d) Advocacy: Support for the patient and family/caregivers to ensure identified education and appropriate, timely care coordination is received.
  
  
  
  


• Must be knowledgeable in medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]); accreditation standards of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and The Joint Commission (TJC). 


• Working knowledge of computer applications/software to include Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity is required.


• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. 


• Must be skillful and tactful in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous.


• Must demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking skills and expertise in resolving complicated healthcare, social, interpersonal and financial patient situations.


• Must possess organization, problem-solving and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/care givers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.

 

 

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide. With a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare, Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies.

For more information about Loyal Source, visit https://loyalsource.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook &Twitter for open positions.

Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

 

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.