Residential Nurse (or LPN) - Full Time - Ocean St
Company: The Opportunity Alliance
Location: South Portland
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job Description:
Residential Nurse orLicensedPractical NurseSIGN ON BONUS: $4,000
- eligible through July 1st, 2022.If you are viewing this listing
on a third-party website, please visit our Careers page at
https://www.opportunityalliance.org/careers/ to apply. We are
required to follow regulations put forth in several federal and
state COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Please know we are requiring
all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time
of hire.We are seeking a Full Time Residential Nurse or LPN to
support our Ocean Street Adult Residential Program. This position
contributes to the accomplishment of the Agency's mission through
the evaluation of medication management practices, other pertinent
health education programming, direct care of client medical needs
as appropriate to the scope of a RN or LPN, care coordination of
physical health needs with medical providers, as well as the shared
oversight of the health and well-being of clients within
Residential Treatment Services. The Residential Nurse/ LPN is a
member of the Adult Residential Treatment Team. Residential
Treatment serves adults living with serious and persistent mental
illness, substance misuse, and may be experiencing homelessness.
The Residential Nurse will partner closely with the Director to
achieve positive program and client outcomes. The Residential Nurse
will work within an interdisciplinary team approach to support
integrated health outcomes for clients with mental illness
complicated by core morbid chronic health conditions who may also
have a substance use disorder. The Residential Nurse will utilize
the recovery oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered
approach to care. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under
the supervision of the Program Director and the Consulting Medical
Director. Medical consultation and peer supervision are provided
through the Consulting Medical Director. This position contributes
to the achievement of Agency mission through some or all of the
following essential results: Providing direct nursing care, within
the scope of RN practice, and as medically ordered, for clients in
the residential program;Support integrated physical health care,
assist with admission and discharge, providing care transition
planning and care coordination and monitor medication
proceduresContributing to the achievement of positive client
outcomes and results by working closely with Residential Director
and developing wellness programming Providing training, teaching,
coaching, instruction, consultation and health education for
residential staff that contributes to the achievement of positive
client outcomes This is a Full Time, 40-hours/week position located
in South Portland. Qualifications: Licensed practical nurse holding
a valid license to practice nursing in the State of Maine, and
license must be in good standing are required; with two (2) to four
(4) years of experience required, with recommendation that one of
those years being in clinical practice in metal health nursing, or
Registered Nurse holding a valid license to practice nursing in the
State of Maine, and license must be in good standing are required;
with two (2) to four (4) years of experience required, with one of
those years being in clinical practice in metal health
nursing.Previous training experience in care coordination and/or
integrated care is preferred.Experience within the Mental Health
and Substance Use delivery system and/or direct service is
preferred.Experience in the education and clinical care of clients
with diabetes is a plus.Advanced computer skills in programs
including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Strong
written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
requiredStrong attention to detail required.Experience in team or
multidisciplinary approach to service planning is preferred. Must
be able to able to successfully pass a criminal background, child
protective service check & sex offender check and must not be on
the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.Must be able to
exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking,
reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and
frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 50 pounds.Driving
may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the
occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program
service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving
to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is
required. The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a multi-service,
comprehensive, high impact organization providing 46 integrated
community based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000
people annually throughout the state of Maine. TOA tackles some of
our community's most pressing problems: poverty, homelessness,
mental illness, substance use, and domestic violence. Our
programming draws from a wide range of resources, blending
evidence-based practices with practical experience and community
resources. TOA is a trauma informed organization and we utilize
clinical approaches in training staff and designing programs. The
Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any
other characteristic protected by law. If you are viewing this
listing on a third-party website, please visit our Careers page at
https://www.opportunityalliance.org/careers/ to apply.Thank
you!
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