Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Community Support Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with 5% employer contribution

10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO

Job summary

Community Support Services in Akron, OH is recruiting a Nurse Care Coordinator to join the Regional Case Management Team. The role involves nursing assessments, care coordination with health providers, and ongoing evaluation of services to ensure appropriate clinical care.

The ideal candidate will have an Ohio RN license, experience with mental illness in community/clinic settings, a valid driver's license, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program with Ohio RN license.
• Experience delivering nursing care to individuals with mental illness in community or clinic settings.
• Car and valid Ohio driver's license; insurability through the agency.
• Knowledge of Ohio nursing rules, scope of practice, and related regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments to identify risks (BP, BMI, etc.).
• Serve as liaison between public/private healthcare facilities and service agencies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and utilize community resources.
• Incorporate disease-specific goals into treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Conduct home visits to assess clients in their environments.
• Provide crisis intervention and education to foster self-management.
• Accompany clients to complex medical appointments.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor in maintaining clinic staffing and operations.
• Work full-time during normal business hours.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Time management

Education

RN license (Ohio)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Community Support Services - Akron, OH 44311Position Type: Full Time (40 Hours)Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/yearThe Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Nurse Care Coordinator to join our Regional Case Management Team. This individual works closely with the behavioral health provider, primary care providers, behavioral health team members, and the community agencies; provides professional assessment, coordination/planning of multiple health care services, and an ongoing evaluation of care management services to ensure that necessary clinical services are received. The Nurse Care Coordinator will process consults and deliver nursing care based on the client’s competency and cognitive need, and facilitate/re-enforce education while fostering client accountability and self-management skills.What You’ll Do:

• Perform required nursing assessments to identify those individuals with identifiable risk factors (at-risk in levels or blood pressure and weight/BMI risk level).
• Act as liaison between public and private healthcare facilities, and service agencies to carry out referral instructions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, cooperate with and utilize the resources of other community agencies as described above, including other CSS programs, in order to achieve treatment goals of individuals served.
• Incorporate measurable, disease-specific goals into treatment plans. Evaluate progress and communicate to treatment team in order to determine which member of treatment team will deliver required services.
• Make home visits to administer and/or assess individual’s condition of health or provide other interactive services away from the clinic and in the individual’s environment as appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention, supportive interaction, and education as needed to foster self-management skills and accountability.
• Accompany clients to medically complex medical appointments (specialists or initial primary care appointments.)
• Receive clinical supervision from Nursing Supervisor and participate in periodic professional review which is monitored by the Nursing Supervisor.
• Assist the Nursing Supervisor in maintaining clinical staffing within the medication clinic (administer IM medications, Mantoux testing, assist clients requesting emergency psychiatric evaluations.)
• This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours.

About Us

For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of accredited nursing program and valid license to practice as an RN in the State of Ohio required.
• Experience providing nursing services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness in a community and clinic setting.
• A car and valid Ohio Driver’s License and insurability through the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Knowledge of nursing rules and regulations in the State of Ohio, including discernment regarding scope of practice issues and thorough knowledge of nursing standards and practice.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality, following rules of HIPAA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
• Crisis stabilization techniques.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.

What We Offer

• Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
• A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
• Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
• Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
• Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability

Qualifications

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Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.