ACT Registered Nurse Position- Phoenix, AZ- SMI- I-17/Peoria, $3K Starting Bonus (3228)

Terros Health • Phoenix, AZ

291d • $73,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity at one of our recently acquired Lifewell clinics for Terros Health - an ACT Team Registered Nurse. Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life! If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply! Terros Health: Extraordinary Care. Empowered People. Exceptional Outcomes. Terros Health made the list!! "Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media. Terros Health is hiring an Arizona Licensed Registered Nurse to join one of our ACT Teams in Phoenix, AZ. Position is located near I-17/ Peoria Desert Cove Clinic. Schedule: 4 - 10's.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: ADN, BSN or MA in nursing.
• Registered nurse with the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• One (1) year prior experience in psychiatric setting and/or working with members receiving behavioral health services.
• Experience working within psychiatric crisis and/or with members with serious mental illness preferred.
• Interpersonal skills for professional relationships with co-workers, members, families, and community members.
• Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening, and positive interactions.
• Strong understanding of substance use, addiction, and recovery principles.
• Knowledge of chronic conditions experienced by those with serious mental illness preferred.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License and Active AZ Registered Nurse License.
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to apply for one within 7 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass a drug screen and TB Test.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electronic medical records, NextGen preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services to individuals, groups, and/or family members in community-based settings.
• Coaches members and families on behavioral and physical health conditions, self-management techniques.
• Promotes treatment adherence and personal wellness within a recovery framework.
• Coordinates member care within the clinical team and with external parties including the member's primary care physician.
• Attends Primary Care and Specialty appointments with the client.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and takes initiative, working independently within the scope of practice.
• Performs health evaluations, takes vitals, draws blood for lab tests, assists with medication monitoring, and administers intramuscular medications.
• Responsible for the oversight and monitoring of medication delivery, observation, and administration for the ACT Team clients.
• Actively participates as part of the member's clinical team.
• Takes full responsibility for the integrated treatment services for members.
• Works with informal support systems to provide clinical skills training.
• Maintains compliance with ACT fidelity measures.
• Utilizes assertive engagement mechanisms to re-engage members in prescribed treatment.
• Routinely assesses member's need for ACT services and transitions eligible members to less intensive services.
• Responsible for crisis services for assigned members, coordinating hospital admissions and discharge planning.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance - BCBS - Multiple Plans (PPO and HDHP)
• Spending Accounts (HSA, FSA, LPFSA, DCFSA)
• Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity
• Dental & Orthodontia and Vision Plans
• Voluntary Life/ AD&D and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Identity Theft, Prepaid Legal
• Pet Insurance
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• GCU Tuition Discount for Employees and Dependents
• Generous PTO: 4+ Weeks + Holidays (PTO Accrued from 1st Day of Employment) + 1 Floating Holiday
• Starting Bonus of $3000 for new hires
• Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Associate degree