Residential Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Ocean Street

The Opportunity Alliance seeking a Full Time Residential Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our Ocean Street adult residential program.

The Ocean Street Residential Program, with a capacity of eight residents, provides trauma-informed treatment and support services to adults living with mental illness complicated by co-occurring chronic health conditions as well as a potential substance use disorder. In a supportive, safe, and secure environment, the program meets the needs of individuals who have a major mental illness by providing psychosocial rehabilitation services and personal care services.

The Residential Nurse/ LPN 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 or LPN, 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. 

This position 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 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. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Providing direct nursing care, within the scope of RN 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 

Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hours/week position

Location: South Portland, ME

Qualifications: 

• Licensed practical 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 recommendation that one of those years being in clinical practice in metal health nursing, or 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 and 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. 

**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), 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.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 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 (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• 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:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

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The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.

Thank you!