Nurse - RN - Assertive Community Treatment

Stairways Behavioral Health; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Leave

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

PSLF eligibility

EAP

Job summary

Stairways Behavioral Health in Erie, PA, is seeking an RN for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The RN provides recovery-oriented care as part of a multidisciplinary team, assessing health needs and coordinating medical interventions for program participants.

The role involves medication monitoring, MAR management, and collaboration with psychiatrists, pharmacists, and other staff to support clients in their recovery. A PA RN license and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Registered Nurse by State of Pennsylvania.
• Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs with the psychiatrist and plan medical interventions for the treatment plan.
• Provide health education and make referrals to community physicians; maintain regular contact with the provider pharmacy.
• Manage the medication monitoring service, including MAR accuracy, inventory, storage, and security.
• Coordinate communication with other program staff regarding patients' medical conditions and medication needs.

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (PA)

State of PA nursing license

Job description

Nurse - RN - Assertive Community Treatment

Registered Nurse -Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

• Erie, PA
• $59,321/yr - $59,475/yr
• Full-time
• Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.

Commitment Bonus

• $7,000 -Paid in installments at 6 months and 1 year of continued employment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a clinical member of the multidisciplinary team and provides recovery oriented treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients enrolled in the ACT program. This position is responsible for assessing the physical and mental health needs of each program participant in conjunction with the psychiatrist, which includes planning medical interventions for inclusion in the treatment plan, providing health education, making appropriate referrals to community physicians and maintaining regular contact with the provider pharmacy. The incumbent is also responsible for management of the medication monitoring service which includes maintaining appropriate medication inventory, storage, and security systems; ensuring that all MARs are accurate and up-to-date;, and maintaining up-to-date written and verbal record keeping. Communication with other program staff regarding the clients' medical conditions and medication needs is also critical. The RN, along with every member of the ACT team, must adhere to the fidelity standards, DPW regulations, and the policies and procedures established by the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure as Registered Nurse by State of Pennsylvania; experience working with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, and/or forensic issues preferred.
• Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Leave – including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Pet Insurance options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Additional Perks – and more!

ABOUT US:

Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.

Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.

Stairways Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.