Per Diem Residential Nurse Job at The Opportunity Alliance
Per Diem Residential Nurse
The Opportunity Alliance is seeking Per Diem Registered Nurses (RN’s) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our multiple residential programs serving adults living with major mental illness and co-occurring conditions. 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 their practice, 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 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(s) 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.
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 their 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 procedures
- Contributing 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 role is required by the State of Maine to have proof of immunization or documented immunity against rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella (German measles), varicella (chicken pox), hepatitis B (optional), Covid-19, and influenza. Medical exemption may be accommodated with a written statement from a licensed medical professional. The Agency may assist with obtaining vaccines or proof of immunity if needed”.
This is a Per Diem, hourly position, supporting our residential programs in Portland and South Portland. Weekday, daytime availability preferred.
Qualifications:
- 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 required.
- Strong 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.
- 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.
Pay is competitive and will be based on experience and education.
The Opportunity Alliance has an extensive benefit package. Explore here: https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
Our benefits include but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off
- 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
- Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
- 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match
- Tuition Reimbursement - Additional information about benefits offered by TOA and eligibility requirements will be explained upon hire.
- The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Why Work for TOA?
The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
The Opportunity Alliance envisions contributing meaningfully to a community in which families and individuals are thriving and supported as they pursue their aspirations for a better life. Within The Opportunity Alliance, there is a shared belief that positive change is possible.
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.
If you are viewing this posting on a third -party site, please visit our website at https://www.opportunityalliance.org/careers/ to apply .
Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.
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