Nurse, ACT Team at Greater Nashua Mental Health

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Medication Management, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Team Collaboration, Documentation, Patient Education, Nursing Assessments, Electronic Medical Records, Psychotropic Medications, Intramuscular Injections, Flexibility, Judgment, Microsoft Office, Time Management

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a full-time Nurse to join our ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team. (add: Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager with direction from the ACT psychiatrist and ACT team leaders, the Nurse provides comprehensive nursing support to clients on the ACT team. Supervises the medication administration of all ACT clients, which includes verifying that medications given reflect the most recent orders, packaging medications for delivery by ACT team staff, providing medication management at the Agency for a select number of clients, scheduling and delivery of long acting injectable medications, and maintaining accurate records of all related activities. Provides medication education to clients, families and staff. Duties & Responsibilities: Provides functional support services through medication management/education daily and as scheduled for ACT team clients and document accordingly. Obtains and packages medications for delivery to clients both at the Agency and in community. Verifies the accuracy of medication regimen. Maintains timely records of administration. Coordinates the delivery of medications daily. Conducts proper nurse assessment, schedules and delivers long-acting injectable medication, provides patients with education on medications, and maintains timely and accurate documentation of interactions related to patient care, with a 25% productivity expectation. Collects specimens for laboratory testing and enters orders into online systems. Completes all documentation within 3 business days (with first day being date of service/completion). Reconciles 95% of all prescribed medications at time of client's hospital discharge. Ensures that 90% of refill requests are processed 2 business days. Conducts outreach to outside providers, both medical and psychiatric, on behalf of clients. Attends outside appointments as necessary. Attends team meetings in order to best provide integrated care to clients. Interacts with pharmacies and insurance companies to ensure prompt delivery of needed medications. Conducts nursing assessments for ACT clients, preferably at their place of residence. Develops nursing care plans as warranted. Provides coverage across ACT teams when necessary. Provides occasional nursing coverage for CSS clients. Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned. Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 1-2 years of related work experience NH Registered Nursing License required Knowledge of psychotropic medications Ability to safely deliver intramuscular injections and ability to educate clients and staff on medication. Knowledge of relevant nursing principles and procedures. Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Demonstrated skill in crisis intervention. Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments. Ability to exercise judgment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Email, Word, EXCEL). Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy Why Join Us: We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including: • Choice of 2 health insurance plans • Health Reimbursement Arrangement • Health Plan Opt Out Benefit • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Account • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Group Life and AD&D Insurance • Short and Long Term Disability • Accident & Critical Illness Insurances • 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match • Employee Assistance Plan • Generous Earned Time Off • Paid Extended Sick Time • 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday! • Bereavement Leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program Greater Nashua Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Nurse provides comprehensive nursing support to clients on the ACT team, including medication management and education. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, coordinating medication delivery, and maintaining accurate records.