Nurse Care Coordinator

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.

About the role

The Nurse Care Coordinator provides regional primary care consultation, psychiatric care consultation, and works with the Behavioral Health Home Organization (BHHO), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) team, Child Assertive Community Treatment Team, Private Non-Medical Institute, and other members to facilitate care across the healthcare continuum.

$5,000 sign-on bonus! Rate: $33 - $36 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and support around medications to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), members, and families.
• Provide medical education about chronic disease management to IDT members, families, and groups.
• Serve as a liaison to Health Home, ACT Teams, CCBHC Practices, and Primary Care Physicians.
• Collaborate with the IDT on member plan of care.
• Review Health Questionnaire and provide recommendations to IDT and/or members and families for medically compromised participants.
• Assist and/or make recommendations regarding skill development in activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, exercise, and general health maintenance/improvement.
• Support implementation of grant-funded projects such as In-Shape, CTI, and other health and wellness pay-for-performance initiatives in the geographical area where the program is offered.
• Support Behavioral Health Home team, CCBHC, and Child ACT in achieving organizational and state-required outcomes, including but not limited to A1C testing, tobacco screening, and annual health screenings.
• Be proficient in EHR, HIN, and VMS systems to extract clinical data and alerts to support level of care.
• Consult with IDT and members regarding discharge planning recommendations and follow-up.
• Monitor emergency department usage and coordinate with IDT and other providers to promote the least restrictive level of care.
• Perform medication reconciliation through EHR from external providers (e.g., PCP, Specialists) when appropriate.
• Provide medication and medical education to IDT, members, and families.
• Complete pharmacy enrollments, medical equipment orders, and other supports/services to support recovery goals.
• Provide CRMA Training and Supervision as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Actively participate in supervision of student interns, as appropriate and needed.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all patient information and release of information from area(s) of responsibility.
• Support and recognize the important role volunteers play.
• Maintain adequate personal vehicle insurance coverage, a valid state driver’s license, a vehicle in good repair, and a good driving record as per organization policy.
• Actively participate in required supervision as determined with Program Manager according to licensure level.
• Provide timely and accurate administrative paperwork according to organizational policies.
• Actively participate in administrative meetings, including program meetings and general staff meetings.
• Understand and comply with all Sweetser policies and procedures as identified in the Human Resources Policy Manual.
• Maintain administrative responsibility (e.g., charting/documentation).
• Actively participate in in-service training and continuing education programs.
• Provide community education to staff, community groups, etc., as appropriate and needed.
• Maintain the minimum number of training hours mandated by professional licensure and required by state licensing.
• Maintain relationships with patients that promote dignity, equality, and self-determination.
• Provide productive and supportive collaboration with peers/colleagues in the same program and across programs.
• Maintain productive and efficient relationships with all organization-wide personnel and programs.
• Maintain positive representation of the organization at all times with the public.
• Follow Suicide safer care practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Schedules will vary according to program needs.
• On-call responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the State of Maine.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Previous experience working with adults with serious and persistent mental illness preferred.

Benefits

A wide range of benefits are offered.

Pay

$33 - $36 per hour depending on experience.