Description
Nurse - (Case Management)
Job Code:12454
Location:Lewiston 04240
Department:Adult Case Mgmt Services
FT/PT Status:Full Time
Summary:
Provide nursing services to adults and consultation with Community Integration Workers in order to promote the integration of patients' medical and psychiatric health care and improve wellness.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
- Medication reconciliation.
- Provide medication education.
- Provide medical diagnosis education to staff and facilitate appropriate communication between medical providers and Community Integration Workers.
- Identify medical issues and collaborate with MDs/Psychiatric Medication Management providers/Community Integration Workers.
- Monitor medical and general health status of patients.
- Accompany patients to medical appointments when appropriate.
- Assist in skill development in activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, exercise, general health maintenance.
- Consult with family and significant others for support and continuity of services.
- Provide supportive counseling, listening, and problem solving assistance.
- Continue to consult regarding patients when hospitalized and participate in discharge planning process.
**EDUCATION:**
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:**
- Current RN license in the State of Maine.
- Maintain a valid state driver's license.
**EXPERIENCE:**
- Previous experience working with adults with serious and persistent mental illness preferred.
- Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.
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