Nurse Care Coordinator (RN or LPN)

Please note:

• No Holidays, No On Call, No Weekends, No Evenings!

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is the community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services. In 1964, we were established by a dedicated group of concerned citizens and government officials of Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties. In 1965, we opened our first clinic in Winona. Today we provide services in Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue and Fillmore counties.

At Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, we know the importance of work life and family life balance. We allow flexibility in staff members' scheduling to meet this need. We pride ourselves on helping our employees grow and develop within the agency by hiring internally within our organization, when possible. For staff members that need Clinical Supervision to pursue licensing, we offer this education training at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for free. HVMHC is committed to enhancing diversity within our team. We strive to foster inclusive work and service environments to support team members and clients with various lived experiences and comprehensive and consumer focused behavioral health services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Psychiatric Nurse Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. 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.

2. Comply with all safety and health standards, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

3. Participate with other health care providers in the development and modification of a plan of care.

CCBHC Care Coordination Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Monitors consumer compliance with Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) data outcome measures.

2. Consults with consumer and multi-disciplinary treatment team about treatment options and preferences.

3. Monitors progress of the person-centered or family centered Integrated Treatment Plan for all Psychiatric CCBHC consumers.

4. 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:

a. Scheduling and monitoring appointments

b. Scheduling follow-up services and post-hospitalization appointments

c. Lab work

d. Prescription prior authorization, appeals, adherence

e. Secure releases of information from past or current providers and obtains relevant information

5. Facilitates and monitors internal and external treatment referrals.

6. Monitors progress in achieving goals to demonstrate improvement in the care and clinical outcome of the consumers receiving Psychiatric Nurse Care Coordination services.

7. Complete all clinical documentation related to the position within compliance with regulatory and agency requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

1. Individual must be currently licensed to practice and in good standing as an RN or LPN in the State of Minnesota.

2. Must have one of the following: 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields OR Bachelor or master’s degree in Health and Human Services related field OR 4,000 hours of supervised experience (without coursework) in the delivery of services to adults or children with: mental illness, substance use disorder, or emotional disturbance; or traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, recovery from mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects;

3. 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.

4. Knowledge of Federal, State and County laws and regulations which impact upon service delivery.

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

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

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

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

9. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

10. Must hold a current certificate in CPR/AED/First Aid or be willing to obtain.

11. 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 walk, sit, stand, crouch, twist, bend, reach overhead, maneuver stairs and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. Must be able to move around the office and community settings on a daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information. Employee regularly operates a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis. Occasional bending and lifting up to 30 pounds.

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

EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, telephone, office equipment, blood pressure cuff, and vehicle.

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.

REPORTS TO: Community Based Care Coordination Director

SUPERVISES: None

BENEFIT SUMMARY:

• Paid Leave Time starts accruing at 4.46 hours per paycheck, with 16 hours available on hire date (pro-rated for non-FT employees).

• Up to 10 days of paid jury duty leave.

• Up to $2,000 Tuition investment and up to $1,500 continuing education funds available.

• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave.

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

• 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year (pro-rated for 20–39 hour employees).

• 1 paid personal day per year.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance is available for 30–40-hour employees. Dental insurance is free for employees only.

• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance is free for 30–40 hour employees.

• 403b retirement account with employer contribution of 50% match up to 6%.

EEO- We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Completion of and passing the background check is required and a part of the application process, if a job offer is extended to an applicant. Completion of the mental health practitioner verification form and/or professional conduct inquiry form will also be a part of the application process if applicable to the position.