ACT Nurse

JOB TITLE: ACT Nurse/Nurse

LOCATION: Hermiston, OR

FLSA: 1.0 FTE Non-Exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours per week) 4-10 hour shifts or 3-13 hour shifts.

SUPERVISOR: Clinical Supervisor

PAY GRADE: N14 ($54.47 - $65.96, depending on experience)

** Potential for 10% bilingual increase - must pass the language test after hire

*** $5,500 Hiring Bonus!!

(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

Relocation Allowance:

1. 100-499 miles: \$2,500

2. 500-999 miles: \$3,500

3. 1000+ miles: \$4,000

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

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CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at 50% at the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available after 1 year introduction (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

DESCRIPTION

The ACT nurse, supervised by the ACT Team leader/Clinical Supervisor, provides culturally competent and appropriate mental health nursing care to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) in the ACT program. The position provides the treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Provides mental health nursing care, medication oversight and treatment to participants of the ACT program. Along with the multidisciplinary ACT team, the nurse ACT will provide recovery, treatment, and support to clients.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

This position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not exercise any formal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers oral medications and injections, following physician’s prescriptions and procedures.
• Takes and records measures of patient’s general physical condition such as pulse, temperature and respiration to provide daily information.
• Leads prescribed individual, group therapy and/or education sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
• Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Assist ACT participants in taking medications successfully on their own using behavior tailoring techniques, coaching, reminders and other strategies.
• Issues medications from dispensary and maintains records in accordance with specified procedures.
• Educates and trains staff on medication administration, ensures documentation is kept according to policies.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.
• Maintain client records using an electronic medical record. Must be documented as required by program standards and funding requirement including documentation of client’s interactions, behavioral health assessments & individual service plans.
• Triage and assess clients for medical concerns and make referrals to hospital and other agencies.
• Formulate individualized nursing care plans and participate in patient care meetings.
• Consult with other health team members to lend guidance as necessary.
• Monitor patient condition, note changes in status, utilize judgment and take appropriate action.
• Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained.
• Other duties as assigned