ACT Registered Nurse
About The Position
Provides nursing services to members on our Assertive Community Treatment Team. Services include engagement, assessment, triage, treatment planning, medication administration, health and medication education, physical healthcare advocacy, and supportive care. Participates in utilization management and quality improvement activities as required. For adults with serious mental illness, recovery and success in life depends on good mental and physical health, as well as having satisfying relationships, safe housing, purpose in life, a sense of belonging, and hope for the future. We help people define their personal goals for recovery and manage their symptoms so they can achieve those goals. With our integrated health services, care and support, they discover strengths they didn’t know they had and are able to build futures filled with hope, meaning, and wellness. Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams use a multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive, community-based treatment to our members with persistent and severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. Team members provide a full array of integrated, intensive supports and services around the clock. This evidence-based practice helps improve outcomes for people who are most at-risk of homelessness, psychiatric hospitalization, and institutional recidivism. Southwest Network provides integrated behavioral and physical health services, caring for both the mind and body for whole health and wellness. We provide treatment programs for seriously mentally ill adults and children and adolescents with complex emotional and behavioral needs. We are committed to their recovery, and we work together to offer hope, support individual goals, encourage self-sufficiency, and change lives. We do whatever is needed for the individuals and families we serve. We truly understand how important our employees are to those they care for, and how critical they are to our mission. As one of our employees, we will look after as many of your professional and personal needs as we can and make sure your work environment is productive, yet pleasant and informal. We are committed to offering you opportunities for personal and career growth, and we value and reward innovation, collaboration, dedication, and strength.
Requirements
- Bachelor of science degree in nursing from an accredited program or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Current R.N. license issued by Arizona Board of Nursing
- Minimum one (1) year prior psychiatric/behavioral health experience with seriously mentally ill adults required
- Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications (offered through Southwest Network)
- Must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- previous experience working on an ACT team or equivalent experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing services to members on our Assertive Community Treatment Team.
- Services include engagement, assessment, triage, treatment planning, medication administration, health and medication education, physical healthcare advocacy, and supportive care.
- Participates in utilization management and quality improvement activities as required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
- Paid sick, vacation and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year!)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan (403b) with company match
- Hinge Health
- Virta Diabetes Program
- Disability insurance
- Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Bilingual Stipend Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
