Registered Nurse, (1123) ACT

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust Professional development and training opportunities

Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Company‑paid and supplemental life insurance

Short Term/Long Term disability

Group Life Insurance and AD&D

Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation, sick and personal leave

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus program

Parenting leave

Pet’s Insurance

Mileage reimbursements

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide medication management and somatic treatment for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The position involves delivering clinical and crisis services to adults with serious mental illness, requiring a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and RN licensure in D.C. Applicants should have five years of clinical experience and expertise in physical health care, as well as strong assessment and clinical judgment skills. A driving license and clean record are necessary. The role offers a robust benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical experience in a health care setting/organization.
• Relevant experience and expertise in physical health care.
• Experience treating/caring for consumers with serious mental illness.
• Driving is required with a valid local license and clean driving record.
• At least 75% of consumer face-to-face contact will be in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of nursing and mental health rehabilitation services.
• Follow up on mental health‑related medication prescription and administration.
• Conduct crisis assessment and intervention.
• Perform symptom assessment and individual supportive therapy.
• Assist in the treatment of substance abuse for co-occurring disorders.
• Provide psychosocial rehabilitation and skill development.
• Train interpersonal social skills.
• Offer education, support, and consultation to consumers’ families.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Strong clinical judgment

Strong advocacy skills

Sound nursing judgment

Ability to interface with individuals in crisis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Licensed as an RN in the District of Columbia

Job description

Organization Overview

At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope.

About the Assertive Community Treatment Program

ACT is an intensive mobile clinical service for adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses who have histories of non‑compliance with traditional outpatient services. ACT services are provided to clients in accordance with the Individual Recovery Plan (IRP).

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides medication management and somatic treatment for the community‑based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to adults who have serious and persistent mental illness. The position provides clinical and crisis services to all consumers served by the ACT team, works with the ACT Director and team leaders to monitor each consumer’s clinical status and response to treatment, and directs psychopharmacologic and medical treatment along with the psychiatrist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a range of nursing and mental health rehabilitation services.
• Follow up and participate in the mental health‑related medication prescription, administration, and monitoring.
• Crisis assessment and intervention.
• Symptom assessment, management, and individual supportive therapy.
• Assist in the treatment of substance abuse for consumers with co‑occurring addictive disorders.
• Psychosocial rehabilitation and skill development.
• Interpersonal social and interpersonal skill training.
• Education, support, and consultation to consumers’ families and/or their support system, directed exclusively to the well‑being and benefit of the consumer.

• Provide an average of 5 billable hours per day.
• Comply with applicable regulations of the Dept. of Behavioral Health (DBH) and the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.
• Document all consumer services in Credible (the electronic health record) the same day of service.
• Attend QI meetings and clinical rounds, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed as an RN in the District of Columbia.
• Five years of clinical experience in a health care setting/organization.
• Relevant experience and expertise in physical health care.
• Experience treating/caring for consumers with serious mental illness.
• Driving is required. Must have a valid local license and clean driving record.
• At least 75% of consumer face‑to‑face contact will be in the community.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong assessment skills, strong clinical judgment and strong advocacy skills.
• Sound nursing judgment and ability to interface with individuals in crisis.

Benefits Package

• Robust Professional development and training opportunities
• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company‑paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short Term/Long Term disability
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D
• Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Parenting leave
• Pet’s Insurance
• Mileage reimbursements

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.