Nurse Care Coordinator (RN or LPN) (20 hours)

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center • Red Wing, MN

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Care Coordinator p rovides ancillary/nursing services as well as coordinat es integrated medical and behavioral health care for individuals who receive care from a Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center prescriber .

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) able to practice in Minnesota.
• Must meet minimum qualifications as a Mental Health Practitioner as outlined in MN Statute 245i.04: Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes
• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with persons who experience serious and persistent mental health problems .
• Knowledge of mental health service delivery and case management principles with a treatment service continuum .
• Knowledge of Federal, State and County laws and regulations which impact upon service delivery .
• Must hold a current certificate in CPR/AED/First Aid or be willing to obtain.
• Must possess a vehicle valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout SE MN.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing services that promote consumer recovery within the parameters of professional nursing practice . This may include obtaining and documenting a client’s height, weight, blood pressure, BMI, or other symptom related communication, including medication education and/or compliance at each visit.
• Comply with all safety and health standards, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Participate with other health care providers in the development and modification of a plan of care.
• Determine and implement appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by an RN (if an LPN) .
• Collaborates and communicates with other health care providers.
• Monitors consumer compliance with Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) data outcome measures.
• Consults with consumer and multi-disciplinary treatment team about treatment options and preferences.
• Mon itors progress of the pers on-centered or family centered I ntegrated T reatment P lan for all Psychiatric CCBHC consumers.
• Coordinates care (routine, urgent, crisis) among primary healthcare, behavioral healthcare, dental, pharmacy, and specialty services inside and outside the agency, including, but not limited to: Prescription prior authorization, appeals, adherence Secure releases of information from past or current providers and obtains relevant information
• Facilitates and monitors internal and external treatment referrals.
• Monitors progress in achieving goals to demonstrate improvement in the care and clinical outcome of the consumers receiving Psychiatric Nurse Care Coordination services.
• Complete all clinical documentation related to the position within compliance with regulatory and agency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Leave Paid Leave Time: Begins accruing at 4.46 hours per paycheck , with 16 hours available upon hire (prorated for PT employees).
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays (prorated for PT employees).
• Additional Paid Leave: Up to 10 days of jury duty leave Up to 5 days of bereavement leave 1 personal day per year
• Professional Development Support Up to $2,000 tuition reimbursement Up to $1,500 for continuing education
• Health & Wellness Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance offered for employees working between 30- 40 hours per week .
• 20% YMCA membership discount OR $50 fitness reimbursement per year
• Retirement Savings Retirement plan with employer match of 50% match up to 6%, for employees working between 20- 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed