What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACT Nurse position at WESTERN MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER?
Job Details
Description
The PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) Nurse is a vital member of the healthcare team, responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered care within a primary care setting. This role involves coordinating and delivering care that promotes health, prevents disease, and manages chronic conditions. The PACT Nurse works closely with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring seamless transitions across various levels of care. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, administering medications, educating patients and their families on health maintenance, and facilitating communication between the patient and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Full-time PACT Nurses are eligible to participate in a comprehensive employee benefits program that includes paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a 403 (b) retirement account with a company match and other voluntary coverage options.
Qualifications
A PACT Nurse will possess strong clinical skills, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through collaborative, team-based care. They will have experience with medication education, prior authorizations, processing medication refill requests, care coordination, and other nursing tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nursing, must be licensed as an RN/LPN
- One year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting preferred
- Ability to pass a background check upon offer of employment
- Valid current driver’s license with good driving record
Western Montana Mental Health Center proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Salary : $22 - $39
