The Clinical Services Nurse serves as The Listen Center's primary nursing resource, providing clinical oversight, healthcare coordination, consultation, and quality assurance support for individuals receiving services. The position focuses primarily on Residential Services while providing consultation and support to Day Services as needed. The Clinical Services Nurse works collaboratively with staff, guardians, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and community partners to promote safe, person-centered services and positive health outcomes. This position emphasizes healthcare coordination, clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement rather than routine direct nursing care.
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Clinical Oversight
- Serve as the primary nursing resource for Residential Services.
- Review physician orders, treatment recommendations, and health-related documentation.
- rovide clinical guidance related to medications, chronic health conditions, wellness, and healthcare supports.
- Conduct nursing assessments and evaluations as needed.
- Coordinate communication among residential staff, guardians, healthcare providers, pharmacies, hospitals, and specialists.
- Support continuity of care following hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and significant changes in health status.
- Ensure physician orders and treatment recommendations are communicated and implemented appropriately.
- Assist with healthcare planning and follow-up as needed.
- Oversight and responsibility for in-home medication management
- Maintain oversight of Medication Administration Records (MARs), including MAR management for individuals attending Day Services.
- Review medication-related incidents and identify trends, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide guidance regarding medication-related policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Maintain nursing documentation in accordance with applicable regulations, licensing standards, and organizational policies.
- Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up related to health and safety concerns.
- Support licensing reviews, accreditation activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist with the development and revision of health-related policies and procedures.
- Serve as a clinical consultant to staff and leadership.
- Support staff in understanding and implementing healthcare recommendations and support plans.
- Collaborate with organizational healthcare partners to address the health needs of individuals receiving services.
- Promote health, safety, and person-centered practices throughout the organization.
Monitor the health status and healthcare needs of individuals receiving services.
Healthcare Coordination
Medication System Oversight
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Consultation and Collaboration
- Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in North Dakota with an unencumbered license.
- Minimum of two years of experience as an RN in a nursing home, hospital, developmental disability provider setting, or equivalent healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, healthcare providers, guardians, and support staff.
- Employ the principles of People First and Active Support models to engage those we serve.
- Possess strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Proficient in electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications or ability to learn organization-specific software systems.
- Possess a current valid driver's license and maintain insurability under organizational policies.
- Successfully pass required background checks.
- Employment offer conditioned upon a negative test for illegal substances.
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Experience with medication administration systems, healthcare coordination, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience providing staff education, training, or clinical consultation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid as required by organizational policy and state regulations.
Please email jobs@listencenter.org your cover letter and resume with Nurse in the Subject Line.