The purpose of the RN Staff Nurse – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team role is to provide comprehensive nursing care and clinical support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring conditions within a community-based treatment setting. This role is responsible for managing and administering medications, conducting clinical and psychiatric assessments, addressing physical health needs, and coordinating care with medical providers and the interdisciplinary ACT team. The position supports the delivery of individualized treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery focused services to promote stability, health, and independent functioning in the community.
Major Responsibilities
Direct Duties
- Administers and manages medications and treatments
- Conducts psychiatric, clinical, and physical health assessments
- Provides nursing care and monitors client health status
- Completes vital signs, metabolic screenings, injections, and ordered treatments
- Provides in-home services (ADL training, medication training, home management)
- Delivers supportive counseling to clients
- Coordinates emergency and crisis intervention services
- Ensures follow-through on medical appointments and prescribed care
- Educates clients on symptoms, medications, and disease prevention
- Provides direct support and consultation to families
Other Responsibilities
- Participates in treatment planning and interdisciplinary case conferences
- Refers and links clients to external services and providers
- Coordinates housing, employment, and community resource development
- Documents clinical interactions and communicates updates to team members
- Ensures compliance with licensing regulations and medication laws
- Manages infectious disease control and compliance activities
- Maintains relationships with external providers (pharmacy, medical, ancillary services)
- Trains and supervises unlicensed staff on care procedures and standards
- Maintains medication inventory and ensures proper storage and documentation
- Attends meetings, trainings, and team coordination activities
- Communicates treatment or condition changes to staff and providers
- Responds to on-call responsibilities
- Advocates for clients within the community
Job Qualifications and Competencies
Requirements
- Must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Delaware
- Pre-employment Tuberculin Skin Test and CPR Certification required
- Must maintain full security clearance approved by the Delaware Department of Correction
- Successful completion of a background investigation
Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
- Minimum one year of clinical experience (preferred)
- Communication: Effectively communicates complex clinical and professional information both verbally and in writing, adapting messaging appropriately for different audiences while maintaining clarity and professionalism.
- Critical Reasoning: Applies strong observation skills and the ability to synthesize information, recognize patterns, and form appropriate clinical conclusions.
- Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrates strong understanding of assessment and intervention skills, including the use of evidence-based practices applied in a professional manner.
- Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changes in the work environment, manages competing priorities, and handles unexpected situations effectively.
- Stress Tolerance: Maintains composure in crisis situations, responds in a calm and professional manner, and manages high-stress environments effectively.
- Problem-Solving: Identifies actual and potential problems, gathers and analyzes information, and uses sound judgment to respond effectively.
Network Functions
- Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines
- Observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures
- Observes all Fiscal/Office/ HR Personnel Policies and Procedures
- Observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality
- Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings
- Always maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good judgement in all areas of employment duties
Vehicle Requirements
- Current driver’s license, driver registration and a functional vehicle
Equipment Operations
- Telephone: Cellular - Multi-line, Calculator, Copier, Fax, Computer
Computer Software Applications
- Has knowledge of each program
- Knowledge of Office software programs
Physical Demands
- Sitting at a meeting table or desk
- Lifting – 50lbs or more
- Reaching – Lifting – Bending – Standing – Stooping – Twisting - Climbing steps - Driving a vehicle
- Environment(s) is modern, well-lit office facilities in multiple locations
- Multiple levels of stairs with access by elevator
Accident, Health Hazard and Security Knowledge
- Bloodborne Pathogens, Right To Know, HIPAA, Security Acts, Fire & Safety
Equal Employment Opportunity
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.