Team Nurse (RN) (Behavioral Health Services)

Vinfen•Quincy, MA

1d•$87,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a new PACT Registered Nurse for our Program for Assertive Treatment (PACT) teams to provide treatment to adults with persistent mental illness. The PACT Registered Nurse will work on an interdisciplinary team of nurses, clinicians, and outreach workers to assist those in need in the community. The PACT Registered Nurse will work under the supervision of the Lead Nurse to conduct psychiatric assessments in addition to physical health needs in order to provide holistic nursing services. The PACT Registered Nurse will be responsible for making appropriate referrals to community physicians, providing management and administration of medication in addition to providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing case management for an assigned group of persons served, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team Conducting a comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and diagnosis; physical health Providing ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skill training, supervision, and environmental adaptations to assist persons served with activities of daily living

Requirements

Two years experience in a mental health setting.
Valid RN in Massachusetts required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Strong clinical and crisis intervention skills, competency in the use of formal and informal assessment tools and practices
Ability to work independently as well as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
Additionally, this position requires a fully insured vehicle that you will use in the course of your daily work.
You must be willing to transport clients in your vehicle.
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background, professional licensure and driving record check.
Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and PACT Module Training within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing case management for an assigned group of persons served, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team
Conducting a comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and diagnosis; physical health
Providing ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skill training, supervision, and environmental adaptations to assist persons served with activities of daily living
Making appropriate referrals to community physicians
Providing management and administration of medication
Providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more.
Employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Discounted YMCA memberships
Access to discounted movie tickets