ACT Registered Nurse

Hope Network•Flint Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

The ACT Registered Nurse works as a member of a multidisciplinary team that directly provides flexible treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to people experiencing serious mental illness and significant difficulty with daily activities. The team assesses needs, develops and coordinates services, and takes direct responsibility for delivering the medically necessary services required by the individuals it serves. The role promotes recovery, independence, wellness, and access to community resources. It includes on-call coverage, including rotating nighttime, evening, and weekend coverage, and requires availability for on-call duty approximately six days per month.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Michigan.
At least one year of experience in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with persons with severe mental illness.
Valid motor vehicle operator license and a driving record acceptable under Hope Network policy.
Knowledge of concepts of Motivational Interviewing, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Family Psycho Education, Seeking Safety, and Trauma Informed Care.
Ability to be on call 24/7 and take on-call duty approximately six days per month.
All ACT staff must obtain basic knowledge of ACT programs and principles through MDHHS-approved ACT-specific training.

Responsibilities

Promote a recovery-centered, person-centered environment and connect individuals with appropriate community resources.
Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with individuals served and the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate and monitor services through regular face-to-face engagement and comprehensive tracking of activities.
Maintain accurate consumer records and documentation in compliance with company, CARF, and regulatory standards.
Provide crisis intervention and on-call support, including rotating nighttime, evening, and weekend coverage.
Provide substance use treatment and support services as appropriate.
Manage the medication system, including medication administration record (MAR) oversight, medication storage, procurement, destruction, administration, and documentation of medications and injections.
Support safe and informed psychotropic medication management, including prior authorizations, refills, lab orders, and coordination of required blood work.
Conduct medical assessments and health screenings, including metabolic syndrome screenings, and promote wellness, prevention, and health education.
Use motivational interviewing and recovery-centered approaches to support medication adherence and help individuals develop health and wellness management skills.
Complete MDHHS-approved ACT-specific initial training within six months of hire and participate in at least one approved ACT-specific training annually thereafter.