Nurse Care Coordinator - RN Part-Time Office Based

Alternative Wellness Services•Portland, ME

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a stable, office-based schedule for a Registered Nurse (RN) within the Behavioral Health Home (BHH) program. It is designed for individuals seeking to transition from traditional hospital shifts to a more balanced work environment. The position involves a team-based approach to support clients with severe mental illness and chronic physical health conditions. Key functions include medical consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration, health education, and client advocacy. The schedule is part-time, 20-24 hours per week, during Monday-Friday business hours, with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties. The role emphasizes bridging the gap between physical and behavioral healthcare, empowering clients, and coordinating complex care without the physical demands of bedside nursing. AWS fosters a supportive, collaborative, and recovery-oriented workplace culture.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine (or valid multi-state compact license).
Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid driver's license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation.
Comfort navigating Electronic Health Records (EHR) and standard office software.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Proven ability to work autonomously while seamlessly collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Successful completion of all required background checks; must not be listed on state or federal suspension and disbarment lists (OIG).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in behavioral health, community health, or working with underserved, transient populations managing both clinical and psychiatric comorbidities.

Responsibilities

Provide occasional in-person advocacy, support, and medical care coordination for clients during appointments at local doctors' offices.
Serve as a primary medical resource for BHH Care Coordinators and Clinical Coordinators, integrating physical health strategies into behavioral health care plans.
Provide remote and in-person consultative support for clients transitioning out of hospitals, emergency rooms, or treatment facilities to ensure safe and successful discharges.
Conduct health education sessions for clients and offer health-literacy guidance to non-medical staff.
Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) to track client progress, analyze health outcomes, and translate medical data into actionable interdisciplinary care plans.
Advocate for client access to crucial external resources and coordinate with external community health providers.
Advise AWS management on health, safety, and infectious disease protocols, assisting in the development of internal policies.
Provide immediate clinical guidance and coordinate with emergency services during crisis situations.