Registered Nurse-ACT

Job Description

Job Description

Description : EEOC Statement :

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary :

The ACT Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the ACT multidisciplinary team and is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, assessing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals and collaborating with community providers, providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist, delivering a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, and sharing case management responsibilities with other staff. The Registered nurse provides chart management for an assigned group of clients, including responsibility for developing, writing, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with other team members. This position also includes educating and supporting clients’ families and advocating for clients’ rights and preferences.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None

Duties / Responsibilities :

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care and health education to individuals served by the ACT team, with the majority of services delivered in the community (e.g., individual’s home, hospitals, shelters, etc).

Services include :

Manage the medication system, administer and document medication treatment.

Screen and monitor individuals for medical problems / side effects.

Communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers .

Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities.

Educate team members about psychiatric symptoms and side effects.

Support medication adherence strategies.

Miscellaneous :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education and Experience :

The Registered Nurse may have a master’s, bachelor’s, or associate degree in nursing, must have an unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Minnesota and should have at least one year of experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting.

Physical Requirements :

Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception, stands; sits; moves about the work area; clients 1 floor of stairs; lifts, pushes, pulls, moves carts and carries items weight up to 5 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in clients homes or other areas exposed to dust or second-hand smoke; may work in uneven areas.

Work Environment :

This position operates within a dynamic and collaborative Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. You will work collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including case managers, peer specialists, nurses, therapists, and psychiatrists, in a supportive and respectful environment. The ACT team provides services primarily in the community, including clients’ homes, community settings, and the office. This role requires flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations. The team emphasizes a client-centered, recovery-oriented approach, valuing the unique experiences of each individual served.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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