Field Nurse position as part of an ACT Team available in Manhattan!
Full time available!

The ACT Field Registered Nurse is responsible for providing a range of treatment to clients with a SPMI, rehabilitation and support services within the scope of the nursing practice for the clients receiving services from ACT. S/he is responsible for:

• Conducting initial nursing assessments and ongoing health monitoring assessments;
• Assessing physical health needs;
• Making appropriate referrals to community physicians as needed, and providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the prescriptions/orders of psychiatrist and PNP.
• Carrying a caseload and complete initial assessments
• Conducting weekly visits thereafter for clients currently residing in homeless shelters and assigned to the ACT program and/or in client's homes or elsewhere in the community where the client is accessible.
• Developing a treatment plan based on clients' needs. Ensure that any necessary follow-up will occur and any necessary or prescribed care is administered.
• Completing nursing assessments and health monitoring assessments according to OMH standards of care within appropriate timeframes.
• Following/implementing all direction from Psychiatrist or PNP regarding medical treatments and medication orders.
• Administering prescribed and/or routine medical treatments, supporting clients and staff with self-administration of medication procedures and evaluate for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
• Ensuring that all internal policies regarding such administration are adhered to.
• Coordinating and delivering medications to the client's residence or shelter, be responsible for medication counts, follow-up the pharmacies (i.e. refills, insurance authorizations etc.) and administering medication to clients.
• Making referrals, scheduling appointments and accompanying the client when required.
• Making visits to hospitalized clients to coordinate care. Providing advocacy for hospitalized clients. Assisting with follow up care to promote complete recovery.
• Functioning as a liaison between external medical health care providers, shelters, other community organizations and the ACT team with regards to the client's medical needs.
• Responsible for health education and communicating information regarding good health practices to the clients under RN's care. Training staff in these practices as well so as to provide continuous health support to clients.
• Facilitating groups.
• Responding to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Performing all necessary charting and other documentation as required by internal practice and external regulatory bodies within a timely manner.
• Following up and monitoring lab results for any indications of change for medication and toxicology; communicate such change(s) to the psychiatrist and PNP.
• Acting as medical representative at interdisciplinary mental health team meetings.
  

Qualifications

• RN or BSN in nursing and New York State registration.
• Experience in a residential setting or in mental/behavioral health field strongly preferred.
• Experience working with electronic medical records and proficient with use of Microsoft Office software.
• Majority of this role is conducted in the community and is not site specific; should be comfortable with public transportation and traveling in the community.
  

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204
Fax: 1-718-302-0070
Howard@bondhealthstaffing.com