Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

Imagine the Possibilities Inc • Maquoketa, IA

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re a passionate Registered Nurse who enjoys empowering people to reach their goals and help them strive for more, we want you to join our team. As an integral part of the overall care team, you will collaborate with other Direct Support Professionals, Programmers, Supervisors, individuals-served, and their families to ensure the best possible support is provided. This position will provide support to individuals served with intellectual disabilities and/or a behavioral health diagnosis. Your innovative and impactful solutions and strategies will make a difference for those you serve. What Winning Looks Like: While it’s not a competition, we do recognize that each person wants to ‘win’ at life; and you’re a central part of someone else’s wins – as well as your own! In this role, you’ll be responsible to: Serve on Imagine’s Quality Team as a medical/behavioral representative on the Responsive Services Committee for identified regions. Provide oversight and support (in-person and virtual) to individuals with complex medical and/or behavioral challenges. Serve as a liaison with the care team for individuals-served, including psychiatry, therapists, pharmacy, and support staff. This includes: o Providing resources and support to individuals in crisis. o Showing empathy and compassion in interactions with individuals experiencing mental health challenges. o Participating and providing support within the implementation of an individual’s care plan, including their interventions and additional supports. o Connecting individuals and/or staff with resources/education necessary as it relates to mental health, chemical dependency, or inappropriate sexual behaviors. Assist in the development, training, implementation, and monitoring of individuals-served complex medical and/or behavioral support plans. This role requires you to have extensive knowledge in mental health/psychiatric nursing. This means you will also assist with individual-served crisis intervention and risk management planning through supporting the development and review of appropriate, time-limited rights restrictions, behavioral supports, and intervention plans. Assist with medication administration, as needed. This could include assisting with the development and review of curriculum and remedial training for our direct care teams. Be an advocate for individuals receiving services to have as much control over their own lives as possible. All individuals should be treated with respect and should feel empowered to live their life as independently as physically possible.

Requirements

• Mission-oriented
• An Attitude of Learning
• Ability to Communicate Well
• Confidence
• Knowledge of and experience with physical health disorders, psychotropic medications, DSM-IV diagnoses, and co-occurring disorders
• RN license through an accredited program (Associate or Bachelor of Science degrees are accepted)
• At least three years of experience in psychiatric, emergency, or substance abuse treatment nursing.
• Valid licensure in the state of Iowa as a Registered Nurse.
• Driver’s License
• Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Serve on Imagine’s Quality Team as a medical/behavioral representative on the Responsive Services Committee for identified regions.
• Provide oversight and support (in-person and virtual) to individuals with complex medical and/or behavioral challenges.
• Serve as a liaison with the care team for individuals-served, including psychiatry, therapists, pharmacy, and support staff.
• Providing resources and support to individuals in crisis.
• Showing empathy and compassion in interactions with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Participating and providing support within the implementation of an individual’s care plan, including their interventions and additional supports.
• Connecting individuals and/or staff with resources/education necessary as it relates to mental health, chemical dependency, or inappropriate sexual behaviors.
• Assist in the development, training, implementation, and monitoring of individuals-served complex medical and/or behavioral support plans.
• Assist with individual-served crisis intervention and risk management planning through supporting the development and review of appropriate, time-limited rights restrictions, behavioral supports, and intervention plans.
• Assist with medication administration, as needed.
• Be an advocate for individuals receiving services to have as much control over their own lives as possible.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Scheduling: This position is Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm position, no weekends or holidays.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Whether its medical, dental, vision, or life insurance – we’ve got you covered.
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Discounted Costco or Sam’s Club Memberships
• Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees