Registered Nurse - PRN (4136)
About The Position
Appalachian Community Services provides Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disability services to individuals, families, and communities within the seven western counties of North Carolina. We provide a wide range of walk-in, psychiatric, substance abuse, and crisis services to adults and children. We are seeking Registered Nurse's to provide the following services: This is a PRN position Ability to work with individuals who experience symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse/dependence, including consumers with a co-occurring developmental disability. Considerable knowledge and skill in the application of theory, practices, principles, and techniques of the nursing profession; ability to understand, interpret and relate oral and written instructions; ability to explain medical instructions in consumer and their families/ some ability to organize and supervise the work of other professional and nonprofessional employees; considerable knowledge of the area of work and medications; ability to gain the confidence of patients and to work effectively with them. Assist consumers in gaining skills to address problems. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team approach. Ability to set limits and maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of persons or families served. This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be included of employees in this position.
Requirements
- North Carolina License to practice as a Registered Nurse
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work with individuals who experience symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse/dependence, including consumers with a co-occurring developmental disability.
- Considerable knowledge and skill in the application of theory, practices, principles, and techniques of the nursing profession.
- Ability to understand, interpret and relate oral and written instructions.
- Ability to explain medical instructions in consumer and their families.
- Some ability to organize and supervise the work of other professional and nonprofessional employees.
- Considerable knowledge of the area of work and medications.
- Ability to gain the confidence of patients and to work effectively with them.
- Assist consumers in gaining skills to address problems.
- Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team approach.
- Ability to set limits and maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of persons or families served.
Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor consumer health needs, including mental health symptoms, medication effectiveness, and overall well-being.
- Administer and manage medications while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to established nursing and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with treatment team members to develop, implement, and support individualized care plans for consumers.
- Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support by responding appropriately to consumer needs, promoting stability, and connecting individuals with necessary resources and services.
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
