*$5000 Sign on Bonus*
Position Overview: As part of the core services team, the PACT RN provides nursing assessment, direct-support services and primary health care to seriously and persistently mentally ill individuals enrolled in the PACT Program. This role provides support and education to other team members in nursing/medical treatment and health care.
Essential Job Functions:
Participates:
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As a team member in the frequent monitoring and assessment of the mental and physical health status of people served
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With the team in the development of a nursing assessment, comprehensive assessment and an individualized recovery plan, providing knowledge and expertise from the nursing discipline
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A population health component for the team. This includes prioritizing medical needs of persons served, tracking medical outcomes over time to determine if improvement occurs, facilitate follow-up for medical conditions when medical intervention is required, recommending age and gender appropriate screening for persons served (PSA, mammograms, colonoscopy, etc.)
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In clinical and non-clinical team meetings, including individual and team supervision. Actively seeks out monthly supervision from supervisor, and biannual group supervision with the Bridgeway medical APN.
Provides, Teaches and/or Monitors:
Requirements:
Education/Certifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
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Valid NJ Registered Nurse license
Experience:
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One-year experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
Driver’s License, Vehicle:
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Valid driver’s license required
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No more than one moving violation within the past 12 months
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Vehicle required
EXCELLENT BENEFITS:
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Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, basic life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, EAP
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Eligible for medical benefits after 30 days of employment
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Flexible work schedules, clinical training series, leadership development program
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10 paid holidays (an 11th after 2 years of employment), generous vacation and sick time
Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services was founded on a strong desire to fight disparity and injustice alongside people living with behavioral health conditions. We are dedicated to providing a multicultural workplace where everyone feels a sense of purpose and belonging. We provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
