ACT Registered Nurse

Overview

To work directly with clients of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) by using the evidence base practice model of ACT designed by NAMI to provide comprehensive and wrap around services to address client goals of mental health, physical health, housing, employment, social goals, and other goals as identified by the client and team. To provide assessment and develop treatment plan goals. To work with the clients and fellow team members in community or home settings towards meeting the outcome objectives and standards put forth by Polk County Health Services (PCHS). To provide medication education and set up medications for ACT clients and staff. To process orders, complete prior authorizations, and work with the medication prescriber to ensure all clients received the appropriate and necessary psychiatric medications. To function as an effective team member and represent the agency in a professional manner.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few :

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Direct Client Care and Medical Services :

Service Coordination :

Documentation / Assessment :

Qualifications

Education : Associates degree in nursing with current RN required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing preferred.

Experience : One year with mental health experience required. Three years or more of mental health experience preferred.

License(s) / Certification(s) : Licensed in the state of Iowa as a RN. Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Ability to delegate wisely, exercise good judgment, maintain good interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically and think creatively. Individual will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to adolescents, adult and geriatric patients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Individual will demonstrate effective written and verbal skills allowing communication with physicians, co-workers, other clinic / hospital personnel, as well as the public. Position requires good organizational skills. Position also requires a valid driver's license.

Must be able to objectively perform initial assessment of patient's condition and identify needs related to adolescent, adult and geriatric behavioral health. Individual must possess the ability to effect planned change in a positive manner. Ability to work effectively with others, think creatively and communicate effectively is required. Position requires working knowledge of community resources.

Other : Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.