Nurse Care Coordinator (RN or LPN)

Please note, this is a position for Red Wing/Wabasha.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:    Nurse Care Coordinator

PROGRAM:    C ommunity Based Care Coordination

JOB SUMMARY:

The Psychiatric  Nurse Care Coordinator   p rovides ancillary/nursing services as well as   coordinat es   integrated medical and behavioral health   care for   individuals who receive care from a Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center prescriber .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Psychiatric Nurse Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

- 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.

CCBHC Care Coordination Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

- 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.

- Mon itors progress of   the   pers on-centered or   family centered   I ntegrated   T reatment   P lan 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:

- Scheduling and monitoring appointments

- Scheduling follow-up services and post-hospitalization appointments

- Lab work

- 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

- Registered Nurse (RN) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)  able  to practice in Minnesota.

- Must meet minimum qualifications as outlined in MN Statute 245i.04:  Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245I.04)

- 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 .

- Ability to work successfully independently and as part of each consumer’s multi-disciplinary team.

- Ability to work with diverse populations including age, gender, ethnicity, and cultural components of CCBHC consumers

- Skilled in planning, problem   solving   and decision-making. Must be highly organized and creative with   an   ability to   locate   resources for clients as needed.

- Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written).

- Must be able to   maintain   confidentiality.

- 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION :   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 .

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:    Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

EQUIPMENT USED :   Including  but not limited to: Telephone/cell phone, vehicle, computer, scanner, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, stethoscope, scale.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Hiawatha  Valley Mental Health Center is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment free from harassment,  violence  and discrimination. Our inclusive work environment  represents  many  different backgrounds ,  cultures  and viewpoints. The core values we live by  include:  integrity, respect, people focused, community focused, continuous improvement, compassion, partnership and collaboration,  empowerment  and financial stewardship. All Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center owned facilities are smoke/ drug free  environments, with some exposure to excessive noise,  dust  and temperature.  The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at client sites.

R EPORTS TO :   Community Based Care Coordination Director

SUPERVISES:   None

POSITION DESIGNATION:   Non-exempt,  Full-time

This job description is subject to change at any time.

EMPLOYEE  WELLNESS PROGRAM :

- https://www.hvmhc.org/employee-benefits-wellness-program/

EEO STATMENT:

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

APPLICATION PROCESS:    
A background check is  required  as part of the hiring process. Depending on the role, applicants may also need to complete a Mental Health Practitioner Verification Form or Professional Conduct Inquiry Form.