ACT Team RN

Betty Hardwick Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

The Betty Hardwick Center seeks a dedicated nurse to serve as the primary RN for the ACT Team, coordinating and implementing the physician's plan of care at the weekly medication clinic. This role requires collaboration with Center staff, outside agencies, and civil authorities to support ACT clients and others in Level of Care 3.

Responsibilities include maintaining a current community resource network, providing telephone consultations to Case Managers, and delivering services across office,

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health/intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be an insurable driver. Driving is an essential function and employees must maintain an acceptable driving record/insurability while employed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary nurse for the ACT Team and coordinate/oversight/implementation of the physician's plan of care for the weekly medication clinic.
• Coordinate services with Center staff, outside agencies, and civil authorities to support ACT Team clients and individuals in Level of Care 3.
• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date community resource network.
• Be available via phone for consultation with Case Managers on medical/nursing issues for ACT patients.
• Deliver services in the office, in the community, and at other Center sites within the catchment area; ensure documentation meets state and federal standards, including Medicaid requirements.
• Strive to meet monthly performance targets with professional interaction with consumers, family, staff, and outside agencies.

Skills

Nursing care

Team coordination

Documentation

Job description

This position reports to the MH Program Administrator with clinical/nursing supervision/oversight by the Nursing Supervisor. This position is the primary nurse for the ACT Team and is responsible for the coordination/oversight/implementation of physician's plan of care pursuant to the weekly medication clinic for the ACT Team clients with the Center psychiatrist. This position is responsible for coordinating services with other Center staff, outside agencies, and civil authorities to provide services for individuals on the ACT Team and for individuals in Level of Care 3. This position is responsible for assisting in maintaining an up-to-date community resource network. This position will be available via phone for consultation with Case Managers regarding medical/nursing issues for ACT patients. Services will be provided in the office, community, and at other sites in the Center catchment area (Taylor, Jones, Callahan, Stephens, and Shackelford Counties). Services and documentation of those services will follow all state and federal standards, including Medicaid requirements. This position will demonstrate positive and professional interaction skills with all consumers, family, staff, and outside agencies. This position must consistently meet monthly performance targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health/intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be an insurable driver. Driving is an essential function and employees must maintain an acceptable driving record/insurability while employed.

Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, flexible.

This is a Full-Time position. Benefits are available.

Will be eligible for a one- and two-year increase, depending on satisfactory performance.