Program Nurse RN

Hope Network Behavioral Health

Program Nurse RN

We are helping people overcome. Join us.

Do you have a passion for people Is your favorite part of nursing building relationships with people you are caring for Then nursing at Hope Network in our AFC (Adult Foster Care) setting, serving people with mental illness or developmental disabilities is the job for you! At Hope Network we strive to be exceptional advocates for the people we serve. Whether that is in coordinating residents to be seen in our med clinic, providing a bridge of care with the PCP or external provider offices, being an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, giving injections, or simply hanging out with people to get to know their story, we are constantly advocating for people we serve. The Program Nurse must have the ability to multi-task as every day is different. That’s what makes it fun! There is also the added perk of the role being business hours. No nights, weekends, or holidays required!

Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do:

• $5,000 sign on bonus.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits eligible on day one
• Conference & Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Leadership Career-Pathing
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Supportive Work Environment

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide education to direct care staff and residents in all relevant health care related areas as needed.
2. Provide guidance and direction in the administration (including medication-passing checks) procurement, and evaluation of individual medications. Monitor the purpose and response to medications, communicating with the prescriber as needed.
3. Proactively monitor and treat chronic and emergency medical conditions and illnesses within the advisement of affiliate medical providers.
4. Develop healthcare goals in collaboration with Case Holder to ensure inclusion in Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) when necessary. Provide staff with all appropriate information to carry out these goals.
5. Act as general consultant on medical and health related issues of the residents.
6. Assess resident health needs by performing admission and annual nurse and health assessments. Conduct or insure that quarterly AIMS testing is completed as required. Monitor and/or schedule laboratory tests and examinations in conjunction with program policy.
7. Completes face-face-billable services and activity logs in accordance with established productivity rates.
8. Document medical treatment and health status in resident records for continuity of care and treatment team reference per regulatory standards.
9. Communicate relevant medical issues with all affiliated medical provider(s) and applicable program management.
10. Provide leadership, support, and direction to staff to facilitate communications, problem solving, and program development.
11. Ensure medical compliance with all regulatory bodies (i.e. OSHA, licensing, CARF, etc.).
12. Attend medication review meetings with psychiatrist and/or physicians as designated.

Educational / Talent Requirements:

1. Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
2. Valid driver’s license required according to Hope Network policy.
3. Positive attitude and communication skills.

Work Experience Requirements:

1. Experience in providing medical treatment services within specialized rehabilitation setting.
2. Prior mental health experience preferred.

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