RN (Registered Nurse) Care Coordinator

Imagine The Possibilities • Maquoketa, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Please read full job posting before applying This position requires a RN License and is a Hybrid position – Travel Expected 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. Know We’re For You: We know finding the right opportunity can be tricky – that’s why Imagine is focused on making sure your time is well spent. We take pride in the benefits we offer our employees. As an employee, you’ll have access to a variety of benefits that are sure to sweeten the deal. Depending on your full-time or part-time status, you’ll have access to:

Requirements

• Mission-oriented
• An Attitude of Learning
• Ability to Communicate Well
• Confidence
• Your knowledge of and experience with physical health disorders, psychotropic medications, DSM-IV diagnoses, and co-occurring disorders will make you stand out among the rest.
• It is required that you have obtained your RN license through an accredited program (Associate or Bachelor of Science degrees are accepted) and have 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: You’ll be responsible for transportation at times, so we need to trust your ability to be safe behind the wheel.
• Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds.
• Lifting more than 35 pounds requires the use of a two-person lift, mechanical lift, or assistive equipment.
• May require prolonged sitting and working at a computer for up to eight hours.
• May require frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• May require prolonged standing for up to eight hours.
• Must wear hearing and eye protection in required areas.
• Must have ability to see objects/persons at a distance.
• Must have ability to see close work such as typed or handwritten material.
• Must have ability to hear conversations in a quiet and a noisy environment.
• Must have ability to determine where a sound is coming from.
• Must have ability to hear differences among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate through speech.
• Must have ability to drive and transport for service provision as needed.
• Must remain awake during working hours, if applicable.

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