Actt RN

RHA Health Services • Asheville, NC

2d

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring an Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Registered Nurse to provide oversight and general nursing care and services to people with behavioral health challenges in the community. The role may be part of a team delivering integrated crisis response, crisis stabilization interventions, and crisis prevention services for specialized populations requiring intensive interventions. The nurse relies on education, skill, and judgment to provide quality services with limited direction and supervision.

RHA’s ACTT provides a full range of support services to people with serious behavioral health needs. The team promotes rehabilitation and independence by teaching coping skills for living safely and productively in the community, supporting normal daily routines and healthy social interactions. ACTT services may help reduce crisis situations such as homelessness, incarceration, and repeated hospitalizations.

Requirements

• Unencumbered, active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Valid driver’s license; personal vehicle insurance coverage is required as a condition of employment.
• Maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications, and privileging if required.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting 20 lbs. and at least 40 lbs., pulling at least 25 lbs., and squatting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, climbing, and stooping.
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; regularly stand and walk.
• Demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Have close, distance, and peripheral vision; be able to talk and hear.
• Complete applicable pre-employment screening, including criminal background checks, registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• For positions requiring driving, provide proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required to transport individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• Behavioral health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the supports and services indicated in recipients’ Crisis Plans, which are components of person-centered plans.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, attend Person Centered Plan (PCP) meetings, and develop plans as requested.
• Monitor consumers and take appropriate action regarding medication side effects and adverse reactions.
• Assist team members in assessing consumers’ learning needs and carry out teaching as indicated.
• Provide oversight and general nursing care and services to people with behavioral health challenges in the community.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off for full-time employees.
• Health/Insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed