The RN Residential Nurse 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 a RN, 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 RN 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 RN Residential Nurse will partner closely with the Program Director to achieve positive program and client outcomes. The RN 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 RN Residential Nurse will utilize the recovery oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to care.
Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Program Director and the Nursing Director (with support of Consulting Medical Director as needed), and the Vice President Continuous Quality Improvement. Medical consultation and peer supervision are provided through the Nursing Director and/or the Consulting Medical Director.
Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:
(offered to full-time and part-time employees)
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Generous paid time off accrual
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9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
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Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
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Dental and Vision insurance options
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Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
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403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
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Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
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The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
Who we are…
The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.
Mission: 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 (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:
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Mental Health & Wellness
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Community Building
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Family & Early Childhood Education
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Economic Resources
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