Registered Nurse - Assertive Commuinity Treatment

Union Category: VIII

Hours: Full Time (36 Hours)
Location: Carlton County

Wage: $65,289.97 - $82.707.35 (Dependent Upon Experience)

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Provide nursing care to clients with serious and persistent mental illness and participates in rehabilitation and treatment programs

Provide direct and supportive consumer services for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team including telephone triage, obtaining vital signs, refilling prescriptions electronically and implementing prescribers orders, 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.

Assist the assigned psychiatrist and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the process of evaluation, treatment planning and ongoing treatment of patients, including patient education.

Complete all initial intake paperwork, carry a caseload, compile and complete all necessary paperwork as directed by program standards.

Provide direct services 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 care coordination (for both mental and physical health care), including telephone liaison with patients, families, staff, and others.

A.A. or B.A./B.S. Degree in Nursing.

Licensed RN in Minnesota.

Knowledge of Community Psychiatric systems and resources.

Reliable Transportation

One (1) year of experience as psychiatric nurse, with preference for previous nursing experience in an Assertive Community Treatment Program. OR

o Previous work experience in Community Mental Health Clinic, or as triage nurse, an outpatient mental health clinic nurse, or as a nurse on the inpatient unit.

Knowledge and working experience with chemical dependency issues

Psychiatric RN by ANCC

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Supervision during licensure.

Extensive training and certifications, including EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, ECMH, and many more.

Personal Training/License renewal budget.

Ability to work collaboratively with a team and community partners.

Unparalleled opportunity for growth and advancement in largest, most comprehensive behavioral health clinic north of the Twin Cities

Emphasis on life/work balance. Start working smarter, not longer. Have the opportunity to work 36 hours every week while still getting paid for 40 hours worked.

Ability to work collaboratively with team and community partners.

Full Benefit Package including; Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Time, 11 paid Holidays per calendar year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and an Employer Matched 401K.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities Encouraged to Apply

A.A. or B.A./B.S. Degree in Nursing.

Licensed RN in Minnesota.

Knowledge of Community Psychiatric systems and resources.

Reliable Transportation

One (1) year of experience as psychiatric nurse, with preference for previous nursing experience in an Assertive Community Treatment Program. OR

o Previous work experience in Community Mental Health Clinic, or as triage nurse, an outpatient mental health clinic nurse, or as a nurse on the inpatient unit.

Knowledge and working experience with chemical dependency issues

Psychiatric RN by ANCC

Provide nursing care to clients with serious and persistent mental illness and participates in rehabilitation and treatment programs.