Registered Nurse - ACT Job at Human Development Center
Human Development Center Duluth, MN 55805
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Registered Nurse – ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)
Union Category: VIII
FTE: Full Time
Location: Duluth, MN
Salary: $61,518.16 - $77,929.34 (Dependent upon Experience)
*Hiring bonus of $3,000*
Benefit Eligible - Yes
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS
SUMMARY: Provides nursing care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or patients with intellectual disabilities and participates in rehabilitation and treatment programs by performing the following duties.
DUTIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Provide direct and supportive clinical services as needed both in the office and in the field, including: telephone triage, obtaining vital signs, refilling prescriptions electronically, coordinating care with other providers, initiating prior authorizations for medications, assisting in referrals to hospital or crisis stabilization facilities as needed, electronic documentation, and special projects as needed. This position reports to the assigned the assigned Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/nursing supervisor, and ultimately the Director of Psychiatry.
- Assist the ACT APRN and/or psychiatrist in the process of evaluation, treatment planning and ongoing treatment of the ACT clients.
- Provide direct services for the ACT team at HDC including crisis evaluation and triage, which includes assessment of patient's response to medications and side effects, along with patient education. Make judgments about urgency and the need for psychiatric evaluation. Assess patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations to medical staff as indicated.
- Provide nursing assessment for each patient in program along with nursing treatment plan.
- Provide care coordination for both mental and physical health care with patients, families, staff, and others.
- Documentation for psychiatric clients, prescription renewals, and nursing progress notes. In addition, ACT nurses carry a small caseload and are responsible for completing a bi-annual treatment plan, and functional assessment as a part of case management duties.
- Consult with the supervising psychiatrist or APRN as needed.
- Travel is required as most of our services are completed in the field.
- Provide accessible, customer friendly service.
- Maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
- Initiate and follow through on new ideas/programs.
- Other clinical and administrative duties as assigned; including duties required per MN State Statutes
- On call/crisis response service as required per MN State Statutes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A.A. or B.A. degree in Nursing.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as psychiatric nurse.
- Knowledge of community psychiatric systems and resources.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous Nursing Experience in an Assertive Community Treatment Program
- Previous work experience in Community Mental Health Clinic as triage nurse
HDC ADVANTAGE:
- Flexible Scheduling (4-day, 4.5-day, and 5-day work weeks available, including late start if desired)
- Paid Supervision during licensure
- Extensive fully paid trainings and certifications, including EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, ECMH, and many more.
- Personal Training/License renewal budget
- Emphasis on work/life balance with manageable caseloads (agency average of 60 sessions per month)
- Ability to work collaboratively with team and community partners.
- Unapparelled opportunity for growth and advancement in largest, most comprehensive behavioral health clinic north of the Twin Cities.
- Full Benefit Package including Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Time, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and matching 401K.
OBTAINING APPLICATIONS: Apply online at www.humandevelopmentcenter.org
FILING APPLICATIONS: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED OR POST-MARKED BY THE CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job applicants must meet all minimum qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify that applications are on file on or before the closing date.
The Human Development Center
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities Encouraged to Apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,133.34 - $78,708.64 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Duluth, MN 55805: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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