Job Description

This position offers a $5,000Retention Bonus!

YSS is seeking a compassionate  Outpatient Clinic Nurse  to join our Clinic Operations team in Ames. In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, develop, coordinate and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to a telehealth team in an outpatient program. RN/LPN supports the prescribing professionals/patient/agency with medication management and referrals as necessary for additional services.

The RN/LPN functions as a clinical member of the team to provide nursing assessment and care, oversight of medications, support, and other rehabilitative services to the patients. Other responsibilities include:

• Use available data, such as assessments, participant evaluations, and service observations to identify health and wellness needs to develop individualized care coordination plans.
• Evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects.
• Organize and manage the system of getting medication to patients and integrate medication into patient’s individual treatment plan. 
• Support ongoing collaboration between physical health and behavioral health providers.
• Must managed and communicate with Pharmacy’s and handle phone calls related to medication refills. 
• Must coordinate and perform injections as needed for patients as necessary.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring the refrigerated medications and complying to regulations on refrigerated medication. 
• Responsible for preparing and administering vaccinations, including flu shots.
• Provide health education to clients on preventing and managing chronic conditions.
• Monitor high-risk patient cases and facilitate communication with prescribing professional as necessary.
• Professionally and effectively present information in person or by the phone and respond to questions from patients, medical professionals, and management staff.
• Develop symptom response and crisis plans as necessary to ensure more appropriate use of physician visits rather than ER use and hospital admissions.
• Schedule and coordinate initial, crisis, intake and other appointments with clients.
• Complete required documentation for each patient according to agency policy.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings and training sessions to enhance performance.
• Multitasking and ability to quickly manipulate technology as needed for telehealth services.
• Requires the ability to use multiple computer programs, multi-task and handle phone calls.
• Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.

What you can expect in return...

We  believe in your potential, we  meet you where you are, and we  invest in your future.

At YSS, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about creating hope and opportunity. In addition to meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and a welcoming, fun, and safe environment, Full-time benefits include:

• $5,000 Retention Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Accrued PTO, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition program
• Retirement offerings
• Training opportunities
• Personal wellness programs
• PSLF Program qualification
• Pet insurance discounts

What we ask...

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values -  Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit .

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a RN / LPN in the State of Iowa.
• Experience working with youth facing substance use and dependency.

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

• Customer/client focus and understands the basic principles of providing quality service.
• Is a strong communicator both verbally and non-verbally, with excellent observational, listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences including customers, clients, and the public as well as colleagues and other staff members
• Patient and calm under pressure and able to deal with challenging situations with a good attitude. 
• Can think and act quickly to resolve complex problems using creative/critical thinking, resourcefulness, and tact 
• Organized with a high attention to detail.
• Able to manage time and resources effectively. 

The  IDEAL candidate:

• Is passionate about helping others and excited to come to work every day.
• Speaks a language(s) in addition to English.
• Has personal knowledge and understanding gained through lived experience and the ability to draw on that experience to support others on the journey to stability, recovery, and healing.
• Recovering applicants should have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety to be considered for this position.

About YSS...

One of Iowa's oldest and largest, youth-serving, nonprofit organizations, YSS's mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education, counseling, and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a new 50-acre recovery campus opening in 2024, YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS, visit 

Helpful to Know:

YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

The YSS Hiring Process

Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you don't see messages in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application, please email [email protected].

1. Application - Complete an online application at 

2. Assessment – Applications are reviewed for qualifications.

3. Interview – Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews..

4. References – Submit name, title, email, and phone number for three or more references.

5. Pre-employment Screening – YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable, professional licensure is also verified.

6. Offer – Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.

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