Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Mental Health Wellness Coordinator 2

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Part-timeMedia, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency protocols.
Must possess a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, three years of driving experience in the United States, and an acceptable driving record.
Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills.
Must be able to anticipate needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective action.
Must possess customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
Must have intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Complete a comprehensive evaluation, including medical and behavioral history and medications, upon admission or readmission and when changing health needs indicate.
Collaborate with physicians, physical rehabilitation professionals, therapists, healthcare and mental health professionals, and other Treatment Team members to plan and implement the therapeutic program of care.
Complete quarterly medical evaluations, including a review of systems, full-body examination, skin checks, Braden Scale, and Fall Risk Assessment.
Present clinical data obtained through direct observation, interview, physical evaluation, and other reports to the Treatment Team in a concise and organized manner.
Attend and participate in team meetings by providing current client physical, psychiatric, and medication updates.
Develop health care plans for clients requiring 24/7 care, including specific goals and directions for meeting their health care needs.
Review and revise health care plans at least every 30 days, incorporating data gathered through nursing evaluation and communication with the Treatment Team.
Refer clients to physicians when evaluation indicates further medical evaluation is required, and facilitate transfers to the hospital or Emergency Department.
Complete hospital and Emergency Department transfer sheets, and copy and forward the annual physical exam, most recent 90-day Physician Orders, current Medication Administration Records, and other pertinent information.
Monitor weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, metabolic monitoring, body mass index, and other measurements, including Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale assessments, as ordered by physicians.
Prepare and administer medication as ordered by physicians and in accordance with medication policies and procedures; obtain verbal physician orders when necessary and transcribe the information according to policy.
Administer and document prescribed medications and treatments on hard-copy Medication Administration Records or electronically.
Administer enteral tube feedings, blood glucose testing, nebulizer treatments, and skin care as ordered by physicians.
Immediately report observed medication or treatment side effects and abnormal laboratory values to the prescribing physician, Director of Nursing, or charge nurse.
Monitor and help maintain a safe living environment as the key healthcare representative of the interdisciplinary team, identify potential health and safety threats, and take appropriate action to eliminate them.
Facilitate communication and collaboration with community-based social service agencies, healthcare providers, insurance providers, county and state behavioral health offices, families, and other stakeholders to ensure quality care.
Ensure adherence to established healthcare and safety policies, procedures, protocols, and regulations applicable to the individuals served.
Provide psychoeducation training for residents or staff as needed to improve understanding of particular healthcare conditions.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency protocols as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Clinical experience in a children's behavioral health setting is preferred.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record or Electronic Medical Record systems is preferred.

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Mental Health Wellness Coordinator II provides and supports others in providing normalized, empathic, clinically therapeutic, and preventative health care to individuals with severe autism with complex psychiatric and medical needs within a residential setting. The Wellness Coordinator II administers medications and treatments, monitors each client's physical and psychological status; and facilitates medical follow up as needed. The Wellness Coordinator II provides education related to each client's individualized health care needs and promotes client independence.

The Mental Health Wellness Coordinator II practices within the scope of Pennsylvania's Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with Elwyn's policies and procedures and those of Elwyn's regulatory agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete a comprehensive evaluation including but not limited to medical, behavioral history and medications upon admission/readmission and as changing health needs indicate
Collaborate with physicians, physical rehabilitation professionals, therapists, health care and mental health professionals and other members of the Treatment Team to plan and implement the therapeutic program of care
Complete a Quarterly Medical evaluation that includes a review of systems, full body exam, skin checks, Braden Scale, and Fall Risk Assessment
Present clinical data obtained through direct observation, interview, physical evaluation and other reports to the larger Treatment Team; present information in a concise and organized manner
Attend and participate in team meetings by providing current client physical and psychiatrist and medication updates
Develop a health care plan for clients requiring 24/7 care that includes specific goals and directions for meeting the client's health care needs
Review and revise the health care plan at a minimum of every 30 days and incorporate data gathered through nursing evaluation and communication with the Treatment Team
Refer clients to physicians when evaluation indicates further medical evaluation is required; facilitate transfer to the hospital/Emergency Department
Complete hospital and Emergency Department transfer sheets; copy and forward the annual physical exam, last set of 90 Day Physician Orders, current Medication Administration Record (MARs), and other pertinent information
Monitor weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, metabolic monitoring, body mass index (BMI) and other measurements including but not limited to Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) per physician orders
Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician in accordance with Elwyn's medication policies and procedures; obtain verbal orders from the physician when necessary and transcribe the information as per policy
Administer and document prescribed medications and treatments on hard copy MARs or in an electronic format (eMARs)
Administer enteral tube feedings, blood glucose testing, nebulizer treatments, and skin care as ordered by the physician
Report any observed medication and treatment side effects or abnormal laboratory values to the prescribing physician, Director of Nursing or / charge nurse immediately
Monitor and contribute regularly to maintaining a safe and living environment as the key healthcare representative of the interdisciplinary team including but not limited to, monitoring for potential threats to health and safety and taking appropriate action to eliminate such threats when discovered
Facilitate communication and collaboration with community-based social service agencies, healthcare providers, insurance providers, county and state offices of behavioral health, families, and other stakeholders in order to ensure quality care for the individuals served
Assure adherence to all established Addison Hines healthcare and safety policies, procedures, protocols, and regulations as they apply to the individuals being served
Provide psychoeducation training for residents and/or staff as needed to improve understanding of particular healthcare conditions
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, crisis intervention and medication administration using agency protocols as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Clinical experience in a children's behavioral health setting preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR, first aid, crisis intervention and medication administration using agency protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and Outlook
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

About the Company

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware provides behavioral health services to people with mental illness and addictions to improve their quality of life. The organization runs programs across six states (Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island) and serves more than 7,000 individuals using a person-centered approach, with services delivered in communities to support recovery. Compared with others, it distinguishes itself through its broad geographic reach and focus on individualized care that centers on the needs and goals of each person. The overarching goal is to help people find hope and achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lincoln, RI
Founded: Not listed

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