Rn-Pact

Behavioral Health Network • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team. The role provides direct and indirect nursing services to individuals receiving PACT services, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, person-centered care and support individuals’ health, recovery, and community integration.

The nurse assesses physical-health needs, coordinates referrals to community medical providers, integrates medical and psychiatric treatment, and manages medications and clinical workflows under the direction of the team psychiatrist and in collaboration with PACT nurses. The role also contributes to treatment planning, health goals, recovery objectives, case management when requested, and required clinical documentation.

The position includes maintaining safe clinical practices and accurate records, engaging individuals through motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented approaches, and transporting individuals in a personal vehicle for appointments and other service needs. The nurse may provide coverage across PACT locations and is expected to participate in meetings and training and work weekends, evenings, or holidays as needed. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed pay rate is $37.00–$45.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license and required nursing certifications.
• Knowledge of MAP requirements, medication management, physical-health assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, and community-based nursing practice.
• Commitment to recovery, empowerment, human rights, person-centered care, and community integration for individuals with complex behavioral-health needs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse and challenging populations, including individuals with forensic-system involvement, and willingness to apply the Sequential Intercept Model when relevant.
• Working knowledge of community resources and ability to help individuals access medical, behavioral-health, social, and recovery supports.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, time-management, conflict-resolution, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic records, internet, email, word processing, agency communication systems, CareLogic, and other required technology.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, properly registered and inspected vehicle available during all working hours.
• Ability to serve as essential staff and meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting or carrying up to five pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in human services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing services to individuals served by BHN’s PACT program in coordination with a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and complete assessments of individuals’ physical-health needs, make appropriate referrals to community medical providers, and integrate medical and psychiatric treatment.
• Follow Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures and complete health- and medication-related documentation as required.
• Under the direction of the team psychiatrist and in collaboration with PACT nurses, manage medications, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and related clinical workflows.
• Support the development, implementation, review, and documentation of treatment plans, health goals, and recovery objectives, and provide ongoing information about individuals’ progress and needs.
• Serve as primary case manager for an assigned caseload when requested, completing required assessments, treatment-plan reviews, and financial-management plans.
• Maintain accurate shift logs and handoffs; account for and secure sharps and other restricted items; follow OSHA requirements; and promptly report safety or maintenance concerns.
• Use motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented approaches to engage individuals, address ambivalence, promote empowerment and community integration, and support access to community resources.
• Provide safe, timely transportation in a personal vehicle for medical appointments, community activities, shopping, errands, and other service needs.
• Provide coverage across PACT locations as assigned.
• Maintain timely documentation in CareLogic, Smartsheet, and other required systems; participate in meetings and training; work weekends, evenings, or holidays as needed; and complete other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time