Clinical Coordinator - 8a-4:30p flex
Babcock Center - West Columbia, SC
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General Purpose: The Clinical Services Coordinator oversees all medical and nursing needs within his or her assigned Residential Facilities as well as throughout the associated residential and vocational programs. The Clinical Support Coordinator provides direct guidance and instruction to management and staff to ensure all assessments, audits, and required clinical needs are completed and met appropriately. Job Duties: Work with management and staff to ensure DDSN guidelines as well as Federal, State, and/or facility regulations pertaining to the medical/nursing aspects of the waiver program, Community Training Homes (CTHs), Supervised Living Programs (SLPs), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), and Vocational Programs are compliant and implemented and followed appropriately. Assist residential supervisors as needed in providing direct care staff with the knowledge necessary to perform assigned duties. Monitor and confirm appropriateness of level of care. Recommend and assist in implementation of modifications as appropriate. Oversee the implementation of health care services as directed by the Babcock Center Healthcare Policies and Procedures. Promote quality health care for all supported persons. Provide direct consultation and instruction to House Managers, Coordinators and Administrators of CTH/SLP Day Programs. Review provider orders for prompt and accurate implementation. Participate as a team member for consultation, direction and medical specialist services. Monitor CTH/SLP, supported person with acute and chronic illnesses for appropriateness of health care service delivery. Identify issues and provide recommendations for necessary modifications. Review of Documentation Administration Record (DAR) and physician orders to identify and reconcile discrepancies with notification to Director of Clinical Services/designee. Perform medication area checks for medication administration and appropriate storage, security and labeling of medications. Ensure monthly and appropriate disposal of discontinued medications with Administrator or designee. Monitor and ensure management of medication count to coincide with preparation of DAR for pharmacy. Monitor acute inpatient health care services to hospitalized CTH/SLP supported persons with daily visits and/or telephone contact. Provide nursing evaluations 24-48 hours post hospitalization. Attend Dr.'s appointments as appropriate to resident's medical condition. Maintain resident profile, tracking sheets and audit medical books. Assist in the formulation and modification of Health Care Services Standards of Care with continual review. Provide in-service training and new employee orientation for staff in health care areas. Participate in pre-admission evaluation of supported persons in terms of health care services needs and the capacity of the facility to supply the needed services. Participate in program formulation for supported persons in the following areas: hygiene, sex education, family living and health related areas. Participate in Psychotropic Drug Review Process as appropriate to include consent forms, diagnostic studies, and quarterly review with the psychiatrist. Work with Behavior Specialist and management to notify psychiatrist of occurrences warranting psychiatric intervention or treatment. Work in conjunction with a Registered Dietician to provide optimum dietary services. Ensure that admissions, transfers and discharges of supported persons are conducted and performed in such a manner to provide continuity of care as well as adherence to all State and Federal regulations. Assist with and conduct the Medication Technician Program functions as assigned by the supervisor. Represent the nursing services in professional and community activities, i.e., coordination of services with outside health agencies. Promote effective working conditions and relationships with the administration, other disciplines, volunteers and agencies affiliated with the residential division of Babcock Center. Assist and advise provider pharmacists in providing quality pharmaceutical services. Provide medical monitoring for assigned work activity centers and Senior Programs. Assist with coordination of ordering and procurement of medical supplies and medications. Maintain personal and medical records in a secure, concise, and reviewable manner. Rotates administrative call for clinical services as assigned. Function as a staff nurse when necessary, i.e., administration of medications and treatments, scheduling of appointments, follow-up visits, audits, in-service staff, first aid, and other necessary job duties as needed. Perform all other duties as assigned. Maintain approved driving privileges with Babcock Center. Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing required. 1-2 years of experience with adults with disabilities preferred. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PPT. Experience with Therap preferred. Working Hours: The Clinical Services Coordinator will typically work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm but must be available for on-call hours including 24-hour emergency call and as-needed weekends and evenings. Typical Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, pulling, pushing, and reaching. Frequent lifting. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Normal range of hearing and vision. Typical Mental Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to multi-task and deal with stress associated with fast-paced work environment. Formulate decisions and act upon them. Adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels. Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information. Working Conditions: Works in administrative setting, residential homes, activity centers, company facilities, and medical facilities. Travel to other Babcock Center facilities throughout the weekend duty. Due to the independent nature this position requires a high level of responsibility and accountability. Subject to working relationships with all employees of Babcock Center and other program staff. Supervision: The direct supervisor for the Clinical Support Coordinator is the Nurse Manager. Hazards/Potential Hazards: Aerosolized medication, aggression/violence, biological/infectious hazards, electrical, ergonomic hazards (i.e. patient handling, lifting), pushing/pulling, hazardous drugs, latex allergy, needle punctures, trip hazards and wet floor.
Created: 2026-03-04