Registered Nurse - ACT

Easterseals MORC • Pontiac, MI

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About The Position

Easterseals MORC is hiring a Registered Nurse for its ACT program. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate services for people with psychiatric, co-morbid, and/or co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. The role includes assessing medical needs, developing and carrying out individualized treatment plans, supporting health and recovery, coordinating with program psychiatrists, administering and monitoring medications, and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the ACT population.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate services for people with psychiatric, co-morbid, and/or co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Assess individuals’ needs for medical assistance, take clinical histories, and refer individuals to a physician when appropriate.
• Develop and carry out appropriate treatment plans to meet individual needs.
• Establish nursing care objectives that promote health, well-being, and recovery, based on strength-based assessments, individual input, and treatment goals.
• Attend team meetings to review problems and plan solutions; complete meeting minutes on a rotating basis.
• Work with program psychiatrists to meet individuals’ psychiatric and medical needs.
• Administer and monitor medications ordered by psychiatrists.
• Distribute medication boxes as ordered and conduct “eyes on meds” activities to ensure compliance with treatment plans.
• Provide support and education and reinforce the use of prescribed medications for substance use and mental health disorders.
• Observe individuals’ conditions and report changes or reactions to medications or treatments.
• Document observations in individual records.
• Prepare forms and reports and maintain accurate medical records for assigned individuals.

Benefits

• Low-cost dental, health, and vision insurance.
• Dependent care reimbursement.
• Up to 5 days of paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care, and adoption.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid leave options.
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays.
• Wellness programs.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
• Bonuses and extra incentives.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed