Imagine the Possibilities, Inc.
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator
Imagine the Possibilities, Inc., Maquoketa, Iowa, United States, 52060
Description
This position requires an RN License and is a hybrid position with travel expected. If you are 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.
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. This includes:
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. 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.
Benefits
Competitive Wages: The hourly wage is based on experience and education. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage you to apply and discuss these questions with our team during the interview process.
Scheduling: Monday through Friday 8am‑4:30pm, no weekends or holidays.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
401k Retirement Plan
Comprehensive Insurance Plans: medical, dental, vision, or life insurance.
Pre‑Paid Legal Services
Discounted Costco or Sam's Club Memberships
Advancement Opportunities: leadership development designed to launch your career.
Employee Assistance Program
Requirements
Mission‑oriented: We’re on a mission to empower people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. We know you are, too.
An Attitude of Learning: The field of caregiving is always changing and requires adaptability.
Ability to Communicate Well: Strong communication abilities to communicate effectively with the team and the people we serve.
Confidence: Balancing being bold and being humble, with self‑awareness to advocate for others and follow a leader when appropriate.
Experience: Knowledge of and experience with physical health disorders, psychotropic medications, DSM‑IV diagnoses, and co‑occurring disorders.
Education: RN license obtained through an accredited program (Associate or Bachelor of Science degrees accepted) and at least three years of experience in psychiatric, emergency, or substance abuse treatment nursing.
Licensure: Valid RN licensure in the state of Iowa.
Driver's License: Responsible for transportation at times; safe driving required.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Physical Demands
May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds.
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.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain an all‑inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Further, this job description does not imply a contract between employees and Imagine the Possibilities, Inc.
Imagine the Possibilities is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status.
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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. This includes:
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. 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.
Benefits
Competitive Wages: The hourly wage is based on experience and education. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage you to apply and discuss these questions with our team during the interview process.
Scheduling: Monday through Friday 8am‑4:30pm, no weekends or holidays.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
401k Retirement Plan
Comprehensive Insurance Plans: medical, dental, vision, or life insurance.
Pre‑Paid Legal Services
Discounted Costco or Sam's Club Memberships
Advancement Opportunities: leadership development designed to launch your career.
Employee Assistance Program
Requirements
Mission‑oriented: We’re on a mission to empower people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. We know you are, too.
An Attitude of Learning: The field of caregiving is always changing and requires adaptability.
Ability to Communicate Well: Strong communication abilities to communicate effectively with the team and the people we serve.
Confidence: Balancing being bold and being humble, with self‑awareness to advocate for others and follow a leader when appropriate.
Experience: Knowledge of and experience with physical health disorders, psychotropic medications, DSM‑IV diagnoses, and co‑occurring disorders.
Education: RN license obtained through an accredited program (Associate or Bachelor of Science degrees accepted) and at least three years of experience in psychiatric, emergency, or substance abuse treatment nursing.
Licensure: Valid RN licensure in the state of Iowa.
Driver's License: Responsible for transportation at times; safe driving required.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Physical Demands
May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds.
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.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain an all‑inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Further, this job description does not imply a contract between employees and Imagine the Possibilities, Inc.
Imagine the Possibilities is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status.
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