Registered Nurse ACTT

Southeastern Integrated Care LLC•Morehead City, NC

32d

About The Position

The Nurse (RN) is part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) OR Family Practice team that provides person-centered services addressing a breadth of beneficiary’s needs, helping him or her achieve their personal goals.

Requirements

Minimum one year of experience working with adults with serious mental illness
Associate’s Degree of Nursing for (RN)
Working knowledge of psychiatric medications
Ability to empathetically interact with beneficiaries and their families
Strong clinical skills
Operate independently or with minimal supervision
Valid NC Nursing License or Compact License that allows practice in NC
Copy of a valid, unrestricted NC Driver’s license, proof of insurance

Responsibilities

Manages the medication system in conjunction with the psychiatrist, administers and documents medication treatment
Screens and monitors the beneficiary for medical problems and side effects (including nursing assessments, completion of AIMS)
Build rapport and engagement with beneficiaries
Engage in health promotion, prevention and education activities
If the beneficiary is in agreement, develop strategies to maximize taking medications as prescribed (e.g., reviewing home environment to find cues to remind beneficiary to take medications; work with beneficiary and psychiatric care provider to scale back the number of times medications are taking each day)
Communicating and coordinating services with other medical providers
Educating the team in monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side-effects
Provide “first responder” crisis response to any beneficiaries experiencing a crisis
Attending daily ACT team meetings and actively participating
Preparing oral medications for delivery and administering injectables as prescribed.
Direct and supervise LPN staff
Accurately documents all billable encounters into Southeastern Integrated Care’s EMR (electronic medical record) system within 24 hours. Any corrections will be entered within 24 hours of being notified.
Other duties as assigned.