ACTT Registered Nurse

MONARCH•Gastonia, NC

4d•$70,720•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Registered Nurse are to assist and support individuals who are served in the development of skills, behaviors, responsibilities, and supports needed to live, learn, work and be integrated into the community with the greatest possible degree of self-determination and independence. This person will provide nursing services including administration and monitoring of medication, nursing assessments and interventions.

Requirements

Associates: Nursing (Required)
Drivers License (Valid) - USA
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Board of Nursing
Experience working with adults with mental illness | 1 Year | Required
Psychiatric Nursing Experience | 1 Year | Required
Working knowledge of psychiatric medications

Nice To Haves

Experience working in ACTT Services | Not Required

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing services, case management services, and supportive counseling to the individuals served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team.
Provide medication monitoring, medication administration, medication education.
Review laboratory values and report to team psychiatrist.
Evaluate physical health and make appropriate referrals to community physicians.
Order and monitor medical supplies.
Evaluate potential bloodborne pathogen exposure incidents.
Link individuals with the Assertive Community Treatment Team psychiatrist.
Facilitate training of independent living skills, establish access to community services and agencies, assist individuals in establishing support networks in the community and assess individual needs on a daily basis.
Coordinate services with the program, staff, inpatient facilities, and detoxification facilities and establish linkage to residential programs, self-help programs and community resources.
Review treatment progress and monitor and provide continuous consultation with other Assertive Community Treatment Team staff and community agencies to ensure the consistent therapeutic management of the individual’s needs.
Act as liaison with the program after hours staff on a daily basis through exchange of participant information; briefly detailing the presenting problem and after hours plans for the individuals being served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team.
Meet regularly with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members to formulate and disseminate information and be available by telephone.
Complete an intake assessment including: medical history, general physical condition, alcohol and drug histories and current use, educational issues, family structure and relationships, vocational history and goals, legal history and issues, psychiatric history (including, onset, course, effect of illness, treatment history, medication history risk behaviors).
Ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status which may put individual at risk.
Documents participant activities consistent with the service records manual. Write an event note that reflects participant activities, goals, interventions, and outcomes.
Developing service plans and/or person-centered plans as appropriate, and screens referrals in coordination with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members.
Meet regularly to review the total caseload, problem-solve, develop plans, and determine daily duty assignments.
Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas.
Provide supervision to LPN level staff as needed/required.
Driving and travel may be required.