Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a non-exempt position responsible for assisting the Medical Coordinator with assignments as necessary. These assignments include scheduling, maintaining, and participating in medical appointments with providers, ensuring the medical care of Unaccompanied Children (UC), providing first aid to the children as needed, helping maintain secured medical records, and overseeing the inventory of medications and equipment.

• Ensure all UCs are seen by a medical provider by scheduling and confirming Initial Medical Exam (IME) appointments. This includes transporting children to their medical appointments, completing the IME form, and making copies of necessary clinical information from the client's chart.
• Ensure accurate documentation of medication regimens for all children who need such services. Track medication logbooks to ensure information is being filled out correctly.
• Attend meetings as assigned by the supervisor. These include staff meetings and compliance training programs.
• Work on an as-needed basis during emergency conditions.
• Provide emergency medical assistant care to all children/staff as necessary.
• Inventory over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, and personal protective equipment and determine what is needed.
• Assist with initial medical screening of each child at intake by performing rapid COVID-19 tests on UCs upon admission and any other exam required. Document and report results to determine quarantine status.
• Ensure concise and timely completion of all paperwork or documentation, including but not limited to administrative, clinical, or caseload requirements.
• Review and maintain current medical information on all children, including taking vital signs as needed.
• Act as a liaison between physicians/nurses and children.
• Perform duties of Medical Coordinator when required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $55,000 salary
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplemental Accident, Hospital Liability & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Must have a High School or General Educational Development diploma. The document must be translated into English if it is in a foreign language.·
• Must have an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) License in Florida.
• Must have one (1) year of experience working with children.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 dose), Influenza (1 dose yearly), and Tdap (1 dose).
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens
• Endure short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in the performance of job duties.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer skills; experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to form and maintain alliances with providers/organizations.
• Must have a valid drivers' license and auto insurance coverage. May be required to use a personal vehicle to transport clients. Must be able to drive the company van as needed to transport clients.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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