JOB TITLE: Queens ACT Registered Nurse

REPORTS TO: Team Leader

DEPARTMENT: ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

HOURS: 35/wk

QUALIFICATIONS: Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse by the New York State Education Department. Valid and clean NY State driver license. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.

JOB FUNCTION: Looking for an RN who is adaptable, with strong mental health/psychiatric knowledge and a willingness to work with a team to support clients living independently in the community. Provides management and administration of medications, in conjunction with the psychiatrist, as a member of a mobile, multidisciplinary treatment team for persons with severe mental illness and forensic involvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A. Responsible for conducting mental status exams.

B. Assesses physical health needs.

C. Makes appropriate referrals to community physicians.

D. Provides management and administration of medications in conjunction with psychiatrist.

E. Participates in a multidisciplinary team that delivers an integrated array of treatment, rehabilitation and support services, and psychiatric care customized to each person. Shares in the joint responsibility for integrated plan. Participates in team interactions producing regular ongoing transfer of information and skills.

F. Provides the majority of services in community, travelling to meet clients.

G. Comply with agency Compliance Plan and False Claims Policy by preventing, detecting and reporting any potential healthcare abuse and fraud. Report any potential non-compliance and comply with all other federal, state and local regulations applicable to this job description.

H. Utilize all agency based IT applications pertaining to this job description in a proficient manner.

I. Remain current on changing developments in individual field of expertise.

J. Perform all other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

· Knowledge of nursing assessment methods.

· Ability to work within team setting.

· Skilled in counseling techniques through education, training, or work experience.

· Ability to work as a generalist.

· Experience working within a psychiatric setting, treating clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

· Ability to be adaptable

· Perform all documentation to company standards

· Must maintain license as registered professional nurse in New York State.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $83,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Community health center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Psychiatric care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road