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 provides ancillary/nursing services as well as coordinates 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.
• Must be able to move in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information.
• The employee regularly operates equipment (listed below) on a daily basis.
• Occasional bending and lifting of office materials may be required.

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.
• Monitors progress of the person-centered or family centered Integrated Treatment Plan 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed