Nurse Care Coordinator (RN or LPN) (20 hours)

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TITLE:  Nurse Care Coordinator (20 hours per week)

 PROGRAM:  Community Based Care Coordination 

JOB SUMMARY:   

The Psychiatric Nurse Care Coordinator provides ancillary/nursing services as well as coordinates 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.
  
   

• Monitors progress of the person-centered or family centered Integrated Treatment Plan 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:
   

• 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 a Mental Health Practitioner as outlined in MN Statute 245i.04: Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes 

• 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.   

• 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 .

 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.   

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:  

Paid Time Off & Leave  

• Paid Leave Time: Begins accruing at 4.46 hours per paycheck, with 16 hours available upon hire (prorated for PT employees).  

• Holidays: 8 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays (prorated for PT employees).  

• Additional Paid Leave:  

• Up to 10 days of jury duty leave  

• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave  

• 1 personal day per year  

Professional Development Support  

• Up to $2,000 tuition reimbursement  

• Up to $1,500 for continuing education  

Health & Wellness Benefits   

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance offered for employees working between 30-40 hours per week.   

• 20% YMCA membership discount OR $50 fitness reimbursement per year  

Retirement Savings  

• Retirement plan with employer match of 50% match up to 6%, for employees working between 20-40 hours per week.  

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 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.