Registered Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse (RN) for the Assertive Community Treatment Team to provide clinical services to all clients receiving ACT team services.

The ACT Nurse will be in charge of monitoring all medical / clinical aspects of the services delivered. Qualifications : The registered nurse must be licensed to practice in NC by the Board of Nursing.

Carolina Outreach is committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community.

These services include evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.

Location : Durham, NC

• The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical services to all clients receiving ACT team services, including but not limited to;
• medication monitoring and documentation; delivering psychopharmacologic and medical services within the scope of practice of the individual's license;
• service coordination, including working with the ACT team to monitor each individual's clinical status and response to treatment;
• crisis assessment and intervention; symptom assessment and management; individual counseling and psychotherapy; substance abuse treatment;
• work-related services; activities of daily living services; social, interpersonal relationship, and leisure-time activity services;

support services or direct assistance to ensure that clients obtain the basic necessities of daily life; and education, support, and consultation to individuals' families and other major supports.

Description of Responsibilities, Requirements, and Duties :

• Overall monitoring of all medical / clinical aspects of the services delivered.
• Identify appropriate evidence-based or emerging best practices therapies to be employed by staff in delivering services.
• Consult with primary healthcare providers / other providers on the clinical aspects of the clients being served and the implications for those clients' physical healthcare needs.
• Coordinate with medical staff of other providers, e.g., state and community inpatient facilities.
• Assist in identifying, planning, scheduling, and implementing services for the client.
• Be available to respond as needed to ACT team members and collateral medical staff of other providers 24 / 7 / 365.
• Assist in the development of transition plans when clients move in and out of services.
• Provide any written documentation as required. This will include treatment and goal plans and activity notes for the medical record (e.

g., service notes, etc.)

• This is considered Light Work; no lifting over 20 pounds.
• Must be free from all illicit substance use.

Experience / Licensure / Certification :

Must have current RN license in North Carolina.

This position is Eligible for a $500 sign on bonus.

Based on Experience

Starting at : $22.60 / hr.

Up to $25.00 / hr

Based on experience

Salary Range : $60K - $70K / yr

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ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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