Position: Registered Nurse
Program: Assertive Community Treatment Team serving Adult Severe and Persistent Mental Health Population
Position Summary
Nursing staff are responsible for performing the following key roles:
- manages the medication system in conjunction with the psychiatrist, administers and documents medication treatment;
- manages a secure medication room to support the dispensing of medications, which includes both oral and intramuscular psychotropic medications for beneficiaries in need of such support;
- screens and monitors the beneficiary for medical problems and side effects;
- engages in health promotion, prevention and education activities;
- if the beneficiary is in agreement, develop strategies to maximize taking medications as prescribed (e.g., reviewing home environment to find cues to remind beneficiary to take medications; work with beneficiary and psychiatric care provider to scale back the number of times medications are taking each day);
- communicating and coordinating services with other medical providers; and
- educating the team in monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side-effects.*
Qualifications and Skills (Minimum Requirements):**
- Active RN NC License
- A person who meets the requirements specified for RN/AP status according to 10A NCAC 27G. 0104.
- A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required
- at least one has a minimum of one year experience working with adults with serious mental illness and a working knowledge of psychiatric medications'
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Work Location:
Work Remotely
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: From $56,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Adult Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
