Nurse - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)
About The Position
The Nurse works within OhioGuidestone’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role conducts psychiatric and nursing assessments, assesses clients’ physical health needs, coordinates medical placement, and refers clients to community physicians and other healthcare professionals. The Nurse manages and administers medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist, documents pharmacological management interactions, provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, and shares shift-management responsibilities with other staff. The position also maintains client charts, performs diagnostic tests as needed, monitors clients’ vital measurements, and educates staff about medications, medical procedures, and infectious disease topics. The Nurse must be available for phone-based crisis management, work flexible hours, and travel between OhioGuidestone locations; driving may include transporting clients.
Requirements
- Valid State of Ohio LPN license.
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record according to agency policy, and proof of auto insurance.
- Two years of clinical experience; negotiable.
- Associate degree or higher in Nursing.
- Ability to pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidentially with employees, clients, and other stakeholders, including exchanging information with clients or families in various settings about treatment plans and client performance.
- Ability to operate a computer and other position-related technologies.
- Ability to drive frequently to varying work environments, including agency offices, community locations, and client homes; driving may include transporting clients.
- Ability to work flexible hours and be available for crisis management by phone.
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric and nursing assessments and assess clients’ physical health needs.
- Coordinate the medical portion of client placement while at OhioGuidestone.
- Make appropriate referrals to community physicians and schedule appointments with healthcare professionals.
- Manage and administer medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist.
- Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services as part of the ACT multidisciplinary team.
- Share shift-management responsibilities with other staff.
- Update and maintain client charts as needed.
- Provide diagnostic tests as needed.
- Document pharmacological management interactions concurrently.
- Maintain a minimum productivity level.
- Instruct staff regarding client medications and medical procedures.
- Provide ongoing staff education regarding infectious disease, Hepatitis, vital signs, and medications.
- Monitor clients’ height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse, and report findings to the psychiatrist.
- Communicate confidentially with employees, clients, families, and other stakeholders regarding treatment plans and client performance.
- Be available for phone-based crisis management and drive between work locations; driving may include transporting clients.
Benefits
- Clear career ladder and development path in various roles.
- Opportunity to earn a monthly bonus for select clinical, therapist, and BHS roles only.
- Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for employees or employees plus children.
- Free CEU trainings.
- 10 paid holidays, some exchangeable.
- Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
- Flexible work opportunities across career paths, roles, and locations.
- 401(k) with employer match option.
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Free licensure supervision.
- Recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
