Integrated Care Registered Nurse

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Midland Division Midtown Service and Treatment Center is seeking a 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. This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, based at 2900 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, Missouri. The stated salary is $80,000 per year, with a $2,000 signing bonus paid after successful completion of 90 days. A detailed job description will be provided at the time of the interview.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (R.N.) license in the state where duties are performed.
Must pass The Salvation Army MVR check.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate primary care services for clients from The Salvation Army, ARCA, and the community with the Nurse Practitioner from AHC.
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 the Nurse Practitioner or physician is not on site, including collecting vital signs and performing rapid COVID tests.
Assist the Nurse Practitioner or physician when they are on site, as directed, including seeing patients, providing vaccines, and collecting blood.
Work with the TSA Outreach Worker and ARCA to fill the Nurse Practitioner’s or physician’s appointment calendar each week.
Build effective referral-source relationships to support the quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS.
Maintain clinical and professional competence.
Use substance-abuse assessments such as COWS and ASAM, along with other evidence-based tools, to evaluate clients and recommend placement.
Provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
Supervise assigned team members.