About This Position
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative is seeking a compassionate and organized RN/Medical Services Coordinator to lead health support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. This rewarding role combines nursing leadership with meaningful, person-centered care by supervising and supporting Case Nurses and Medical Assistants while working directly with the people we support to help them access the healthcare they need. You'll coordinate medical services, oversee medication management, maintain medical records, collaborate with healthcare providers, and advocate for individuals to ensure their health needs and personal goals are met. If you're a licensed Registered Nurse who enjoys leading a team, building relationships, and making a lasting difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our dedicated team and help empower individuals to live healthier, more independent lives.
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.
Wage-
$39.00-$42.00 per hour based on experience
Job Type-
Full-time, non-exempt
Work Location-
Sturgis, SD
Job Description-
Provide supervision, training and support for the Case Nurse(s) and medical assistants.
Provide Medication Aide training and recertification training for DD staff.
Conduct evaluations with Case Nurse(s) and Medical Assistants.
Assign caseloads and have their own caseload of people supported.
Maintain a high level of awareness of the health and medical goals and needs of each person served and ensure that routine and emergency medical and health needs are met.
Aid, support and encouragement to people supported in reaching their health goals.
Coordinate healthcare services and work directly with people supported to ensure access to medical appointments, treatments, medications, and other healthcare resources necessary to meet their individual needs.
Maintain current medical files, as dictated by licensing standards and ensure that documentation is current. Maintain current immunization records.
Make sure people supported always have an adequate supply of medication.
Follow-up on recommendations and orders from medical professionals.
Participate in nursing on-call rotation.
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications-
Current valid South Dakota RN nursing license
Current valid drivers' license
Ability to pass criminal records check, background check and pre-employment drug screening
Organizational, leadership and communication skills and the ability to self-motivate
Benefits-
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account Options
South Dakota Retirement
Paid Personal Leave
Company Website-
Bhssc.org
For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Kelly Frye at KFrye@bhssc.org.
Experience
RN License, Driver's License
Benefits
Health savings account, Dental insurance, Life insurance
