RN; Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

Job Type:

Full-time

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.

• Serve on Imagines' 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.

• Competitive Wages:
  The hourly wage is based on experience and education.
• Scheduling:
  This position is 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
• Employee Assistance Program

• Mission-oriented:
  We’re on a mission to empower people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life.
• An Attitude of Learning:
  The field of caregiving is always changing and requires adaptability.
• Ability to Communicate Well:
  Effective communication with team and individuals served.
• Confidence:
  Balance boldness and humility; advocate and follow lead.
• Experience:
  
  Knowledge and experience with physical health disorders, psychotropic medications, DSM‑IV diagnoses, and co‑occurring disorders.
• Education:
  
  RN license through an accredited program; at least three years of experience in psychiatric, emergency, or substance abuse treatment nursing.
• Licensure(s):
  Valid licensure in Iowa as a Registered Nurse.
• Driver’s License:
  Responsible for transportation at times.
• Work Authorization:
  Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• 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, 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.