Registered Nurse Outpatient - Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

5d•$82,387 - $100,371

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health is a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving Spokane and the surrounding community. The Registered Nurse works with the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), an intensive, integrated community mental health program for adults with serious mental illness and related challenges. As part of a multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with a psychiatric care provider, the nurse supports medication management and administration, monitors clients for medical problems and medication side effects, coordinates with other medical providers, and provides health promotion, prevention, and education. The nurse also helps clients develop strategies for taking medication as prescribed and educates other team members about psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects. PACT operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Employees participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage as needed; an employee who works a weekend shift may take another day off that same week. The role provides services in both community and clinical settings and requires daily travel between locations, including visits to clients in community environments. Travel is by an FBH-owned vehicle and/or the employee’s personal vehicle. The position is listed as salary/exempt, with an annual pay range of $82,386.88–$100,370.85. Starting pay is $82,386.88 annually, with pay based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health.

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Washington.
Active BLS certification within 90 days of hire and maintenance of active BLS certification.
Unrestricted, valid driver’s license; ability to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test; active car insurance; and willingness to use a personal vehicle for work.
Knowledge of Washington Administrative Codes and statutes related to mental health service treatment and delivery, or ability to obtain that knowledge within three months of employment.
Knowledge of service delivery models, including groups, skills training, brief/focused therapy, and community-based interventions for adults with serious and persistent mental illness, or ability to obtain that knowledge within three months of employment.
Ability to communicate and engage effectively with people from varied backgrounds, trauma experiences, cultures, education levels, and socioeconomic statuses.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to send and receive messages clearly, positively, promptly, and appropriately while maintaining client confidentiality.
Ability to drive, traverse distances of up to several city blocks over varied terrain, navigate stairs, and frequently get in and out of vehicles.
Ability to use a computer daily.
Ability to lift 10–20 pounds, as required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with adults with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

Assess, evaluate, educate, and manage symptoms and medications for individuals with persistent mental illness, coordinating with psychiatric providers, hospitals, community providers, clients, and clients’ families or guardians.
Process and sign medication orders and complete medication refills and prior authorizations at a provider’s request.
Administer medications to consumers as directed by an FBH psychiatrist.
Ensure timely access to medications through refills, ordered sample medications, discretionary funds, or patient assistance programs.
Communicate pertinent medication-related information to hospital staff when a client is hospitalized.
Participate in rotating weekend and holiday shifts as needed.
Assist with developing and delivering staff and consumer education, including group classes and trainings.
Identify clients’ support networks and involved community partners and include them in care coordination.
Develop and implement care plans, measurable objectives, and achievable goals with clients; evaluate progress and adjust plans as needed.
Help clients identify and access resources and collaborate with community resources on their behalf.
Help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms in individual or group settings.
Maintain client records and other required documentation promptly and confidentially in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans, and provide crisis intervention and stabilization, including facilitating access to inpatient behavioral health care.
Represent the agency and its services positively and professionally in the community.
Attend required staff meetings, including regular supervision and daily clinical staff meetings.
Participate in required training, consultation calls, and onsite visits or reviews when required by contract.
Accept delegated assignments and responsibilities, which may include quality improvement teams, task groups, committees, consultations, mentoring, or training.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with clinical, administrative, and support staff; community partners; clients; and families or natural supports.
Contribute to teamwork and goal-oriented productivity.
Complete FBH charting, correspondence, Workday tasks, and other paperwork fully and on time.
Work as a multidisciplinary team member and provide services in community and clinical settings as required by contract.
Travel to see clients in the community and between work sites using an FBH-owned vehicle and/or personal vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off; employees accrue up to 26 days in their first year.
Nine paid federal holidays.
Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Some positions qualify for a compressed workweek option that may provide up to 26 additional days off per year.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with a standard 3% employer contribution and an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life insurance beginning the first of the month after six months of employment.
Signing bonus.
No-cost licensure supervision for employees pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying programs.
Reimbursement of the license or certification application fee required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
Staff discounts at participating FBH partners in Spokane.