Clinic Nurse - RN (56936)

YSS•Cambridge, IA

10d

About The Position

YSS is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Registered Nurse to join its Ember Recovery Clinic Operations team in Cambridge. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the RN supports the physical and mental health needs of youth in residential programs by providing nursing care, overseeing medication management, coordinating healthcare services, and helping clients stay healthy and make progress in recovery. The position includes participation in a medical on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Duties may change and may include other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Must be currently licensed as an RN in the state of Iowa.
One year of related experience in the medical field.
Travel, including transporting clients, is required.
For YSS insurance purposes, must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid state-issued driver's license, maintain a clean driving record, and have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and work experience with mental health, substance use treatment, and/or child welfare.
Experience in a clinical setting providing direct support to patients, their families, and residential staff from diagnosis through treatment.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with people regardless of backgrounds, identities, and status.
Demonstrated passion for helping others and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjusting to changing customer needs.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask effectively.
A commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
Humility, respect, and cultural awareness.
Speaking a second language, especially one spoken in the communities served.
Lived experience with recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability, and interest in using that experience to support youth and families.

Responsibilities

Assess client health needs and develop individualized care plans.
Provide nursing care, therapeutic interventions, medication administration, and injections, including vaccinations.
Oversee medication distribution, monitoring, documentation, and coordination with prescribing professionals.
Monitor psychotropic medication effectiveness and side effects, and the health and well-being of high-risk clients.
Develop symptom response and crisis plans.
Educate clients on medication management, illness prevention, and chronic health conditions.
Coordinate healthcare services, appointments, referrals, and prescription refills.
Maintain medication storage and refrigeration in compliance with applicable regulations.
Collaborate with clients, families, healthcare providers, and YSS staff to coordinate physical and behavioral healthcare.
Complete clinical documentation and support quality assurance and utilization reviews.
Participate in team meetings, training, supervision, and telehealth services as needed.
Participate in the medical on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.