Integrated Care Registered Nurse

The Salvation Army Central Territory•St Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Midland Division Midtown Service and Treatment Center is hiring an Integrated Care Registered Nurse to manage individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process. The nurse collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members from Affinia and ARCA, provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families, and supervises assigned team members. The nurse works with the Nurse Practitioner from AHC to coordinate primary care services for clients from The Salvation Army, ARCA, and the community. Responsibilities include supporting admissions, evaluating patients for medical issues, conducting health screenings, assisting providers during on-site patient visits, and coordinating the provider appointment calendar with outreach partners. The role also includes building referral relationships, maintaining clinical and professional competence, and using substance-use assessment tools to evaluate clients and recommend placement. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, based at 2900 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, Missouri. The salary is $80,000 per year, with a $2,000 signing bonus paid upon successful completion of 90 days. A detailed job description will be provided at the time of the interview.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state where duties are performed.
Must be a team player, self-starter, and strong communicator, and perform well with minimum supervision.
Ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Able to work additional hours as needed, such as for special events and outreach.
Must pass The Salvation Army MVR check.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital, clinic, or physician practice experience with mental health or substance-use-disorder clients is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
A combination of training and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Work with the Nurse Practitioner from AHC to coordinate primary care services for clients from The Salvation Army, ARCA, and the community.
Participate in information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion during the admissions process.
Evaluate patients for medical issues, including reviewing medical records as requested.
Obtain agreement for admission from referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
Conduct health screenings when a nurse or physician is not on-site, including collecting vital signs and performing rapid COVID tests.
Assist the Nurse Practitioner or Physician during on-site visits as directed, including seeing patients, providing vaccines, and collecting blood.
Work with the TSA Outreach Worker and ARCA to fill the Nurse Practitioner or Physician appointment calendar each week.
Build effective referral-source relationships to support quality and responsive services.
Maintain clinical and professional competence.
Use substance-abuse assessments such as COWS, ASAM, and other evidence-based tools to evaluate clients and recommend placement.
Manage individualized patient care through the nursing process and provide physical and psychological support to patients and families.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members from Affinia and ARCA.
Supervise assigned team members.