Chattanooga Re-Entry Center Part-time RN Case Manager

THE NEXT DOOR INC•Nashville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Next Door Recovery provides a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery. The RN Case Manager (CM) is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating health care resources/services to meet the physical and mental health needs of women at TNDR Chattanooga Re-Entry Center, preparing them for successful reentry into the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science or Associate’s degree in Registered Nursing
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse
Valid unrestricted Tennessee Registered Nursing license
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and alcohol and substance abuse
Knowledge of community resources and health care service delivery across a continuum of care
Honor the agency mission
Consistently treat residents and co-workers with the utmost respect.
Keep ALL information regarding staff, residents, diagnosis, group information, etc. confidential at all times.
Work as a necessary part of the team effort.
Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.
Participate in ongoing meetings and trainings as required by the leadership of The Next Door Recovery.
Be creative and assist leadership with ideas for improving the overall quality of the services and environment for the residents of The Next Door Recovery.
Encourage and live the core values of The Next Door Recovery, Inc., at all times: Love, Faith, Hope, Wholeness, Community, Respect, Encouragement.

Responsibilities

Initial admission assessment and medication reconciliation
Manage resident medication processes including organization, storage, receipt, and prescriptions
Provide oversight of the daily dispensing of medication.
Coordinate medication prescriptions and refills, communicate with medical providers, TNDR residents, and TNDR staff.
Collaborate and connect residents with community health care providers and pharmacies.
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings.
Ensure timely and professional documentation per TNDR guidelines.
Provide nursing triage to residents with medical or mental health concerns.
Administer basic first aid to residents if indicated.
Provide health education to residents.
Provide consultation to TNDR staff regarding resident’s health conditions and/or medications.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.