MAT Clinical Support Nurse - RN REQUIRED

Description

InterCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center which MAY qualify employees for National Student Loan Forgiveness program. 

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Do worthwhile work.
• Make a difference in people’s lives.

InterCare is searching for a Regular Part-time (20-23 hours/week) MAT Clinical Support Nurse to join our team rotating between our Holland, Pullman, and Bangor locations! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation. Starting wage is $26.15 and benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance.
 

At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

InterCare NO LONGER requires employees to have the COVID vaccine, however, you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations. 

Work Schedule:

Hours are typically 3-days/week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional late patient activity. Days and work schedule may vary due to business need. NO WEEKENDS! NO MAJOR HOLIDAYS!

Minimum Requirements

•  Possesses a thorough understanding of theory and practices of SUD programming and MAT management acquired through completion of a SUD training, RN program and practical experience in a professional environment.
• Current RN license in the State of Michigan.

Primary Accountability

Serves as a clinical care team member providing high-quality, holistic nursing to patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through a client-centered approach. Responsible for assisting in developing and implementing the SUD programming at all sites, working in collaboration with other team members to assist patients in meeting their recovery goals.

Description of Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1) Develops individualized patient care plans

1. Performs or assures completion/ documentation of a comprehensive patient assessment: medical, functional, cognitive, affective, psychosocial, nutritional and environmental
2. Works in collaboration with the BHP (Behavioral Health Provider) and the Primary Care Provider (PCP) to develop and implement an individualized care plan in a person-centered manner, basing level of care on the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria
3. Initiates evidence-based care planning with the patient/family,
4. Assists the patient in developing realistic self-management goals and the implementation of care plans. Assists in the identification of barriers if goals are not met.
5. Monitors the patient, assessing progress on treatment goals and self-management goals. 
6. Monthly, or more frequently if needed, reviews and updates care plans in conjunction with the BHP, peer recovery coach and patient to measure patient success.
7. Implement the systems and processes for patient intake, education and continuous follow up and tracking.
8. Supports site staff in the provision of patient education and relapse prevention support.
9. Responsible for assuring the ongoing monitoring of patient compliance in regards to follow up and tracking.
10. Assures the establishment and ongoing performance of huddles to discuss and review SUD programming clients with the interdisciplinary team.
11. Has a strong working knowledge of eCW and works in collaboration with care team to ensure appropriate documentation.

2) Monitors health centers to assure compliance with storage and handling requirements for Vivitrol stock, and makes recommendations that will assist in meeting requirements.

1. Assures all sites have an emergency plan in place in the event of a power outage. 
2. Provides inventory support to the sites. 
3. Supports site staff with the administration of Vivitrol, when needed.

3) Works collaboratively to develop and sustain community relationships

1. Assists in establishing referral and coordinating agreements
2. Participates in outreach efforts to address additional community need. 
3. Serves as a liaison to community partners to include: community mental health, judicial systems, substance abuse treatment agencies and other various agencies.

Requirements

Description of Primary Attributes

General Development

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and develop professional working, relationships with site staff and other InterCare departments, community members, professional associations, businesses and health care networks.
• Responds appropriately to teams questions and concerns in a professional manner.
• Works in close partnership with Leadership staff and coordinates all assigned responsibilities effectively.
• Possesses skills in motivation, self-direction, and punctuality. Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well as part of a team and keep team members updated on current project developments.
• Demonstrates the ability to think creatively, juggle multiple priorities, adjust to changing circumstances, organize time efficiently, remain attentive to details and identify resources for projects.

Professional and Technical Knowledge

• Participate in SUD programming training as assigned by Director
• Maintains a working knowledge of EHR templates and workflow.
• Strives to develop the leadership attributes identified by InterCare’s Management Success Profile. 
• Maintains BLS requirement. BLS is a mandatory by InterCare and our FTCA agreement with the Federal Government. It must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to use clerical and numerical skills in preparing final drafts and documents 
• Ability to create letters, forms, documents, presentations
• Ability to run reports, analyze and interpret data

Communication Skills

• Possesses a professional level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear effective manner
• Possesses excellent cross cultural communication skills and the ability to communicate to staff members at all levels

Physical Demands

• Job duties are performed in the typical office environment of the organization, which requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: 
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and manipulate (using keyboard, office equipment)
• Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required to talk and hear.