The ACT Team Nurse (RN) will provide in-home services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Position is responsible for meeting the nursing service needs of agency consumers by providing competent standards of care in direct and indirect care roles. The RN will collaborate with other ACT members to complete comprehensive client assessment through effective interviewing, behavioral observations and mental health assessments in order to reach sound conclusions and plan appropriate interventions with the consumer. The RN will combine biopsychosocial knowledge and psychopharmacological competency to identify actual and potential health problems. The RN will prioritize needs and treatment approaches to ensure appropriate delivery of care. The RN will coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other agency and external service providers as required. This position involves shift coverage for ACT Team, including morning and evening hours, as well as rotating on-call duty overnights and holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of mental health work experience or relevant education, and training, which indicates the possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform essential job duties required.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program and licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia required.
Experience in psychiatric nursing or recent EHR experience is preferred.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate or eligibility required.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License, good driving record, and the ability to provide own transportation.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be exposed to allergenic environments from client’s including, dust, smoke, pet contamination, etc.
May be exposed to clients with infectious diseases.
Must be able to drive for long periods of time to visit other clinic sites in catchment area as needed.
Must be able to walk distances, climb and descend stairs, maneuver in and out of agency vehicles.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to stand for periods of time.
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds at times.
SALARY:
Starting at $52,788.00 RETIREMENT:
NWCSB participates in Virginia Retirement System. DISCLAIMER:
All full-time employees are eligible for a complete benefits package that includes enrollment in Virginia Retirement System. For more information about benefits and a complete list of current job openings, please visit our website, www.nwcsb.com. Positions remain open and advertised until filled. APPLICATION: * Name * Email Address * Address: Please provide your full address * Phone Number * Resume: Please ensure your resume includes up to ten (10) years of work history and any previous employment with NWCSB. * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States? Yes / No. Proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States will be required upon employment. * Have you ever been employed with NWCSB before? Yes / No. Please include any NWCSB employment in your work history. * Do you have any relatives working at NWCSB? Yes / No. Please list any relatives working at NWCSB in the text box below. * Highest Level of Education Completed: Please list degree(s) received in the text box below. Education Details: Please include the major course of study for each degree. Professional Licenses and Certifications: If applicable, please list the type of license/certification, license number, and the respective expiration date for each entry. * References: Please include contact information for three (3) professional references we may contact. * Agreement: I agree. By submitting this form, I certify that all of the statements made in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation may be cause for not employing me, or for my dismissal, if employed. I also understand that all information on this application is subject to verification. I, therefore, authorize Northwestern Community Services Board to obtain references concerning my employment and work history, and release past/present employers from all liability for issuing such information.
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Starting at $52,788.00 RETIREMENT:
NWCSB participates in Virginia Retirement System. DISCLAIMER:
All full-time employees are eligible for a complete benefits package that includes enrollment in Virginia Retirement System. For more information about benefits and a complete list of current job openings, please visit our website, www.nwcsb.com. Positions remain open and advertised until filled. APPLICATION: * Name * Email Address * Address: Please provide your full address * Phone Number * Resume: Please ensure your resume includes up to ten (10) years of work history and any previous employment with NWCSB. * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States? Yes / No. Proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States will be required upon employment. * Have you ever been employed with NWCSB before? Yes / No. Please include any NWCSB employment in your work history. * Do you have any relatives working at NWCSB? Yes / No. Please list any relatives working at NWCSB in the text box below. * Highest Level of Education Completed: Please list degree(s) received in the text box below. Education Details: Please include the major course of study for each degree. Professional Licenses and Certifications: If applicable, please list the type of license/certification, license number, and the respective expiration date for each entry. * References: Please include contact information for three (3) professional references we may contact. * Agreement: I agree. By submitting this form, I certify that all of the statements made in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation may be cause for not employing me, or for my dismissal, if employed. I also understand that all information on this application is subject to verification. I, therefore, authorize Northwestern Community Services Board to obtain references concerning my employment and work history, and release past/present employers from all liability for issuing such information.
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