Nurse Liaison - RN Behavioral Health
About The Position
As a RN Nurse Liaison, you will function as a nurse educator and consultant in collaboration with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance, medication administration, and acute and chronic medical / psychiatric crisis management for persons served. Functions in role of Medication Administration Program Consultant (as described in MAP Consultant description in Vinfen MAP Policy & Procedure Manual) to assigned sites. Trains staff to receive MAC Certification. Monitors program adherence to medication administration policies, procedures, and regulations. Reviews medication policies and occurrence reports. Performs regular reviews at site(s) regarding implementation of MAC. Retrains staff in MAP procedures, as needed and documents accordingly. Serves as liaison to EOHHS/DPH and funding agency MAC Coordinators. Provides 24/7 on-call nursing coverage to assigned sites on a rotating schedule. Perform other related duties, as required. Keywords: VinfenRN,RN, Non-profit, MAP, Medication Administration
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current R.N. license in Connecticut
- 3-5 years experience in nursing.
- Strong time management and writing skills.
- All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
- All applicants must become CPR within 2 weeks of employment.
- All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred, but experience may substitute for education.
Responsibilities
- Function as a nurse educator and consultant in collaboration with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance, medication administration, and acute and chronic medical / psychiatric crisis management for persons served.
- Function in role of Medication Administration Program Consultant (as described in MAP Consultant description in Vinfen MAP Policy & Procedure Manual) to assigned sites.
- Train staff to receive MAC Certification.
- Monitor program adherence to medication administration policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Review medication policies and occurrence reports.
- Perform regular reviews at site(s) regarding implementation of MAC.
- Retrain staff in MAP procedures, as needed and document accordingly.
- Serve as liaison to EOHHS/DPH and funding agency MAC Coordinators.
- Provide 24/7 on-call nursing coverage to assigned sites on a rotating schedule.
- Perform other related duties, as required.
Benefits
- A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
- First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
- Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- 15 days of Vacation per year
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 10 Sick Days per year
- 3 Personal Days per year
- Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
- $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
- Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
