RN Health Services Coordinator

Missions Inc. Programs provides housing, emergency shelter and supportive services to domestic abuse survivors and those seeking recovery from substance use disorders. We offer a collaborative and safe community for clients to heal and transform their lives.Locations:   Plymouth, MNFull Time:   20 hours per week (0.5 FTE)Position Summary: Provide oversite regarding medication monitoring and medical consultation and training at all housing programs. This position is open to licensed RNs. Qualified candidates must have a current license.Position Responsibilities:

• Provide medical consultation, including crisis consultation, and act as liaison between client/program and medical facilities or providers.
• Evaluate client’s potential for admission (disabled, high acuity, etc.).
• Provide emergency first aid and refer to 911/hospital when needed.
• Provide follow-up on all hospitalized clients.
• Coordinate admits/transfers from Mission Nursing Home.
• Ensure that medical equipment is in proper working order.
• Assist residents with blood glucose testing, as needed
• Provide blood pressure monitoring.
• Conduct medical history assessments of all new residents and make referrals as necessary.
• Oversee medication monitoring including destruction of discarded/unused/outdated medications.
• Train staff on medication monitoring.
• Conduct program/client-specific monthly education classes.
• Assist clients with making medical/physical therapy appointments
• Review and provide input on all medical related policies and procedures.
• Conduct Narcan and other staff training twice monthly.
• Key participant in Quality Improvement program including review of quarterly reports and meetings to ensure quality of medical response and monitoring is provided.
• Review and provide input on Infection Control Program plan, policies and procedures changes or updates, as needed.
• Do Mantoux testing on all new employees except JRC.
• Other duties as required.

Position Qualifications:

• Current RN license
• Knowledge of addiction and alcoholism and medical complications associated with both.
• Two years’ experience in addiction medicine preferred.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job which may include walking, bending, stooping and kneeling multiple times per shift.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds..
• Ability to ascend and descend at least two flights of stairs.

Compensation and Benefits: Hourly rate based on license and experience $32-$38 per hour. Benefits include dental insurance, 403b plan, long term disability insurance, life insurance, prorated holidays and PTO (paid time off). Mission Statement:Missions Inc. Programs provides a collaborative community and safe space where people are empowered to heal and transform their lives. Our vision is a world where every person realizes their worth and lives with dignity free from addiction and violence.Our values are to:

• Affirm human worth
• Foster self-determination
• Value diversity
• Seek social justice

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