Partners Health Management
Health Edu & Aging Resources Team (HEART), RN - Gastonia, NC
Partners Health Management, Gastonia, North Carolina, United States, 28054
Overview
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This is a primarily remote position, but will require in-person training and travel to Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland, and Rutherford counties. Office Location: Remote position; Available for the Gastonia, NC location (will require in-person training and travel to Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland, and Rutherford NC counties). Projected Hiring Range: Depending on Experience Closing Date: Open Until Filled Primary Purpose of Position
The primary duty of this position is to provide formal training, education, and consultation to community organizations that may include Adult Care Homes, Family Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Adult Day Programs, Senior Centers, Faith Based Organizations, Home Health Agencies, Home Care Agencies, Meals on Wheels Programs, Veterans Affairs, Departments of Social Services, and Law Enforcement/Judicial System staff/caregivers that serve geriatric or adult residents with geriatric like needs that may have mental illness and/or Dementia. The goal is to build community awareness and skills for addressing the unique needs of these individuals. Goal of HEART Program: To increase the ability of people working in community agencies/organizations in providing services and support to older adults with mental health, substance use issues, and/or dementia. Role and Responsibilities
60% In-Service Training/Marketing: Provide training, education, consultations on Mental Illness and cognitive disorders (delirium, dementia). Marketing HEART trainings to stakeholders in order to obtain opportunity to train. HEART RN completes all requested medication trainings, and trainings tailored to Integrated Care and Tailored Plan. Only RN staff are permitted to provide these trainings. 15% Community Resources/Agency Collaboration: Will provide input into annual needs assessment. Will collaborate with community agencies as needed, including Department of Social Services, Senior Center, Life Enrichment, and other HEART Teams in N.C. Will participate in any requested MCO meetings or events as assigned by supervisor. 10% Continuing Education/Cooperative Efforts: Attendance at required LME/MCO training and annual updates, staff meeting and professional development classes. 15% Other Duties: Other duties as assigned, including maintenance and care of audio-visual equipment used for training, attendance at community meeting, assisting in ongoing updates to training materials. Will establish and maintain effective working relationship within the unit and demonstrate tact and diplomacy in working with contract providers and other community partners. Actively participates in local collaborative related mental health issues. Maintains documents for GAST program including monthly and quarterly reports. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of behavioral health issues within geriatric and adult population, potential for crisis issues, confidentiality laws and program protocols/policies Extensive knowledge of N.C. Mental Health Laws, Regulations and of Partners operations Knowledge and understanding of managed care and tailored plan and impact on population served Knowledge of resource information and ability to identify ongoing training resources for caregiver staff Skill in quickly identifying needs and responding, particularly in crisis situations Skill in computer functions required for the position and standard office software Ability to provide training and education to staff and caregivers on topics relevant to younger adults with mental illness RN staff must have knowledge of current psychopharmacology utilization within geriatric population and whole person care Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, facility staff and other LME/MCO staff, and to provide individualized technical support and education as needed Education and Experience
Education and Experience Required:
Registered Nurse with three (3) Years of documented experience working with older adults with mental illness and various forms of dementia. Education and Experience Preferred:
Masters Prepared therapist and three (3) Years of documented experience working with older adults with mental illness or Registered Nurse with three (3) Years of documented experience working with older adults with mental illness and various forms of dementia. Licensure/Certification
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
RN licensure with the appropriate professional board of licensure in the state of North Carolina Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
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1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This is a primarily remote position, but will require in-person training and travel to Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland, and Rutherford counties. Office Location: Remote position; Available for the Gastonia, NC location (will require in-person training and travel to Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland, and Rutherford NC counties). Projected Hiring Range: Depending on Experience Closing Date: Open Until Filled Primary Purpose of Position
The primary duty of this position is to provide formal training, education, and consultation to community organizations that may include Adult Care Homes, Family Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Adult Day Programs, Senior Centers, Faith Based Organizations, Home Health Agencies, Home Care Agencies, Meals on Wheels Programs, Veterans Affairs, Departments of Social Services, and Law Enforcement/Judicial System staff/caregivers that serve geriatric or adult residents with geriatric like needs that may have mental illness and/or Dementia. The goal is to build community awareness and skills for addressing the unique needs of these individuals. Goal of HEART Program: To increase the ability of people working in community agencies/organizations in providing services and support to older adults with mental health, substance use issues, and/or dementia. Role and Responsibilities
60% In-Service Training/Marketing: Provide training, education, consultations on Mental Illness and cognitive disorders (delirium, dementia). Marketing HEART trainings to stakeholders in order to obtain opportunity to train. HEART RN completes all requested medication trainings, and trainings tailored to Integrated Care and Tailored Plan. Only RN staff are permitted to provide these trainings. 15% Community Resources/Agency Collaboration: Will provide input into annual needs assessment. Will collaborate with community agencies as needed, including Department of Social Services, Senior Center, Life Enrichment, and other HEART Teams in N.C. Will participate in any requested MCO meetings or events as assigned by supervisor. 10% Continuing Education/Cooperative Efforts: Attendance at required LME/MCO training and annual updates, staff meeting and professional development classes. 15% Other Duties: Other duties as assigned, including maintenance and care of audio-visual equipment used for training, attendance at community meeting, assisting in ongoing updates to training materials. Will establish and maintain effective working relationship within the unit and demonstrate tact and diplomacy in working with contract providers and other community partners. Actively participates in local collaborative related mental health issues. Maintains documents for GAST program including monthly and quarterly reports. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of behavioral health issues within geriatric and adult population, potential for crisis issues, confidentiality laws and program protocols/policies Extensive knowledge of N.C. Mental Health Laws, Regulations and of Partners operations Knowledge and understanding of managed care and tailored plan and impact on population served Knowledge of resource information and ability to identify ongoing training resources for caregiver staff Skill in quickly identifying needs and responding, particularly in crisis situations Skill in computer functions required for the position and standard office software Ability to provide training and education to staff and caregivers on topics relevant to younger adults with mental illness RN staff must have knowledge of current psychopharmacology utilization within geriatric population and whole person care Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, facility staff and other LME/MCO staff, and to provide individualized technical support and education as needed Education and Experience
Education and Experience Required:
Registered Nurse with three (3) Years of documented experience working with older adults with mental illness and various forms of dementia. Education and Experience Preferred:
Masters Prepared therapist and three (3) Years of documented experience working with older adults with mental illness or Registered Nurse with three (3) Years of documented experience working with older adults with mental illness and various forms of dementia. Licensure/Certification
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
RN licensure with the appropriate professional board of licensure in the state of North Carolina Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
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