RN Care Coordinator

Description

Hybrid Telework in Jackson County, Iowa

This role is a hybrid position, with a combination of telework and 8-16 hours per week on-site in a Residential Care Facility in Jackson County, Iowa.  

Full-time | Primarily Monday – Friday

Imagine the Possibilities is seeking a compassionate, intuitive, and knowledgeable nurse to join the direct care team as a Care Coordinator. This role requires team members to collaborate, create, and implement person-centered care plans for individuals with disabilities and/or behavioral health diagnosis in the least-restrictive manner possible in accordance with the latest regulatory guidance for the setting. Within this position, you will play a vital role in providing professional, psychiatric nursing guidance and care. 

If you’re a passionate nurse with psychiatric experience 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 the difference for those you serve. 

What Winning Looks Like:

While it’s not a competition, we do recognize that each person wants to ‘win’ at life; and you’re a central part of someone else’s wins – as well as your own! In this role, you’ll be responsible to: 

• 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:

o Providing resources and support to individuals in crisis.

o Showing empathy and compassion in interactions with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

o Participating and providing support within the implementation of an individual’s care plan, including their interventions and additional supports.

o 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. 

Know We’re For You:

We know finding the right opportunity can be tricky – that’s why Imagine is focused on making sure your time is well spent. We take pride in the benefits we offer our employees. As an employee, you’ll have access to a variety of benefits that are sure to sweeten the deal. Depending on your full-time or part-time status, you’ll have access to: 

• 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. 
• Flexible Scheduling: We’re a 24/7 service provider, so we have all sorts of opportunities that will fit your schedule. 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We all deserve a break now and then – don’t feel bad about taking time for you. 
• 401k Retirement Plan: Secure your future with a cushioned fund that will allow you to live your best life. 
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Whether its medical, dental, vision, or life insurance – we’ve got you covered. 
• Pre-P