LPN Healthcare Coordinator

Job Description

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Healthcare Coordinator at Evangelhouse is responsible for managing the health and wellness needs of students. She reports to the Residential Manager. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality behavioral healthcare services, maintains compliance with Louisiana health regulations, and supports the overall well-being of students in a residential setting. The LPN Healthcare Coordinator also serves as a residential mentor, guiding students in daily routines and behavioral development. The role involves collaboration with school staff, medical professionals, and external partners to provide comprehensive care tailored to students' physical and mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

I. Healthcare Coordination Duties

• Conduct General Health Assessments : Perform initial standardized health assessments for students upon enrollment to evaluate their physical and mental health status, identifying any immediate medical or psychiatric needs.
• Manage Student Vaccination Records : Maintain accurate and up-to-date vaccination records for all students, ensuring compliance with Louisiana Department of Health requirements and state immunization laws.
• Manage Reporting Systems : Oversee reporting systems for Louisiana Department of Health and accreditation requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submission of data and documentation to meet state and federal standards.
• Organize and Maintain Medications : Manage the inventory, storage, and distribution of over-the-counter medications and student prescription medications ensuring availability and adherence to medication management regulations. This includes proper medication disposal management.
• Assist with Policy Development : Collaborate with the residential manager to develop and implement health-related policies and procedures that align with school standards and Louisiana health regulations.
• Maintain and Inventory Prescribed Medications : Oversee the secure storage, inventory, and documentation of prescribed medications, ensuring compliance with Louisiana Board of Nursing and pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR) : Manage the EMAR system to support and monitor student self-administration of medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with medication administration and disposal guidelines.
• Maintain Paper Records : Manage the paper MAR system to support and monitor other medication needs.
• Coordinate with Psychiatrist : Attend psychiatrist appointments with students to facilitate psychiatric care, including medication management, doctor prescribed treatment plans, and follow-up care for students with mental health needs.
• Coordinate with Pharmacy : Liaise with the pharmacy to ensure timely ordering, delivery, and refilling of student medications, maintaining accurate records and resolving any issues in accordance with Louisiana pharmacy regulations.
• Assess and Schedule Medical and Dental Appointments : Evaluate students’ medical and dental needs, schedule appointments with Louisiana-based providers, and coordinate transportation or follow-up care as needed.

II. Residential Mentor Duties

III. Qualifications

IV. Work Environment

V. Salary and Benefits

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications, psychiatric nursing experience, and ability to work with adolescents in a residential setting.

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Evangelhouse® Christian Academy is a boutique, twenty-bed therapeutic boarding school for young women grades 6th -12th. Serving families nationwide from St. Martinville, LA., the program is committed to providing accredited behavioral healthcare excellence within a Christian environment. To learn more, visit www.evangelhouse.com.