Registered Nurse (ACT Team)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing services to members of Southwest Network’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. Services include engagement, assessment, triage, treatment planning, medication administration, health and medication education, physical healthcare advocacy, and supportive care. The nurse also participates in utilization management and quality improvement activities as required. Southwest Network’s ACT teams use a multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive, community-based treatment to members with persistent and severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. Team members provide integrated, intensive supports and services around the clock.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from an accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Current R.N. license issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing.
- At least one year of prior psychiatric or behavioral health experience with seriously mentally ill adults.
- Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications; these certifications are offered through Southwest Network.
- Maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working on an ACT team or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services to members on the Assertive Community Treatment Team.
- Engage members and conduct assessments and triage.
- Participate in treatment planning.
- Administer medications.
- Provide health and medication education.
- Advocate for members’ physical healthcare.
- Provide supportive care.
- Participate 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, including 10 paid holidays per year.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 403(b) retirement plan 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.
- No weekends with a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule.
- Ongoing training and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
