Community Registered Nurse (RN) Conexio Care MH Kent - Med Surg
Company: Supportive Concepts for Families
Location: Kent
Posted on: April 21, 2024
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Job Description:
Community Registered Nurse (RN) Conexio Care MH Kent
Full time Community RN Conexio Care
+$5,000 sign on bonus
Founded in 1985 as a subsidiary of the organization then known as
Church Home Foundation, Conexios original mission was to help older
adults with lifelong histories of psychiatric hospitalization to
transition into the community. Our mission expanded in 1988 to
include homeless services and substance abuse treatment.
Today, Conexio Care serves as one of Delawares largest nonprofits,
collaborating with government, community, corporate, and other
philanthropic partners to maximize services for our states most
vulnerable citizens.
Conexio is seeking a motived, compassionate candidate to support
the individuals in the capacity of a Registered Nurse. The
Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the clinical staff who
provides medical expertise to the multidisciplinary teams
responsible for the delivery of effective services to the
individuals served to promote their health and wellness. This is a
professional nursing position which requires thorough knowledge of
commonly used psychotropic and health maintenance medications, an
understanding of the special medical needs of adults with severe
and persistent mental illness, substance abuse conditions or
cognitive disabilities who may have co-occurring substance use
disorders, physical disabilities, debilitating medical conditions,
developmental disabilities, or infectious diseases. Must have the
ability to function independently and as part of a team in carrying
out the treatment plans and physicians orders in community
settings.
Excellent Perks and Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
benefits
* 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Paid Training & Career Advancement
* A Great Team Environment
* Competitive Wages
* Wellness Program
Duties of the position:
* Provides comprehensive case management services including
coordination of employment, housing, mental health, addictions,
medical, and financial services.
* Maintains the clinical file for assigned clients
* Participates in treatment planning and case conferences with
other staff of the community support program and with other
agencies.
* Completes all assigned tasks from the daily schedule which may
include the following:
* Maintaining a therapeutic alliance with clients;
* Referring and linking clients to all needed services provided
outside the agency and following up to see that said services are
delivered;
* Coordinating the provision of emergency services and hospital
liaison services when a client is in crisis;
* Coordinating overall independent living assistance services and
working with community agencies to develop needed resources
including housing, employment options, and income assistance.
* Providing support and consultation with clients family;
* Providing in-home services including ADL training, medication
training, social support, and home management assistance.
* Providing supportive counseling to clients.
* Provides nursing care and gives guidance to consumers and staff
in the management of consumers physical and mental health
needs.
* Manages the storage and administration of medications and
treatments, ensuring compliance with applicable licensing
regulations and statutes, including the Delaware Nurse Practice Act
and Delaware Board of Pharmacy Regulations pertaining to
Pharmaceutical Service in Health Care Facilities.
* Maintains the primary relationship with the pharmaceutical
contractor and assures compliance with all laws and regulations
related to the storage, administration and disposal of
medications.
* Provides training and supervision to unlicensed personnel for the
delivery of medical and personal care services to the residents in
the areas of basic nutrition, observation and reporting of signs
and symptoms of common diseases and conditions; assistance with
hygiene and housekeeping tasks, vital signs measurement, catheter
care, unsterile dressings and soaks, cold and heat applications,
bowel and bladder training, incontinence care, use of assistive and
prosthetic devices and care for dying patients.
* Provides supervision for unlicensed personnel in assistance with
self-medication.
* Performs treatments and administers care in accordance with
physicians orders and protocols and/or as provided for by the
standing orders or procedures of the facility.
* Completes medical and physical assessments of all consumers at
least annually.
* Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, staff
meetings, shift reports, training sessions and other meetings as
designated by policy and/or as assigned.
* Conducts symptom education and/or medication training,
particularly as these relate to the communication, prevention, and
treatment of infectious diseases.
* Ensures that all routine and follow-up medical appointments are
made, kept and documented.
* Provides education and works as an advocate for the client in the
community.
* Provides nursing care and gives guidance to consumers and staff
in the management of consumers physical and mental health
needs.
* Manages the implementation of the infectious disease control
program, including prevention, screening and surveillance,
treatment and hazardous waste management.
* Provides training and supervision of unlicensed personnel in
Advanced Directives, CPR, First Aid and procedures to be followed
in life threatening and non-life threatening medical
emergencies.
* Performs treatments and administers care in accordance with
physicians orders and protocols and/or as provided for by the
standing orders or procedures of the facility.
* Documents and keeps other staff members informed of all changes
in consumer mental status and physical health.
* Assists and provides input to all team members, staff and
physicians.
* Ensures that all routine and follow-up medical appointments are
made, kept and documented.
* Communicates to other staff about medication changes and changes
in consumer condition which may impact on behavior, treatment
and/or restrictions.
Required Education and Qualifications:
* Delaware Registered Nursing License in good standing or Compact
License
* Certification in First Aid and CPR
* Valid drivers license in good standing with at least 3 years
minimum continuous driving experience with no serious traffic
infractions.
* Experience with electronic health records preferred
* Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
* Excellent ability to work with clients with substance abuse,
co-occurring and/or mental health disorders
* Excellent writing skills and record keeping skills
* Detail oriented
* Knowledge of addiction, substance abuse treatment services and
counseling skills and theory
Additional Qualifications:
* Computer knowledge of MS Office, and other HR applications is a
plus, not required.
* Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Must be proactive, organized, and possess great follow-up
skills.
* Must have the skill/ability to collaborate, partner with, and
provide exceptional customer support to a variety of affiliate
partners within the organization.
WHO WE ARE:
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.)
provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to
Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing
these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring
geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome
measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into
the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and
employee compensation betterments.
Apis Services, INC and affiliates provides equal employment
opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in
compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws
and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and
employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic
information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status
or any other basis protected by law. This policy of
non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to
every phase and aspect of hiring and employment
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