Registered Nurse - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Location: Springfield, MO
Department: ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)
Employment Type: Full-time

The Registered Nurse position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program– 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off- 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all appropriate nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.
• Evaluate the client/patient’s physical condition and the need for services.
• Complete required screenings, record the client/patient’s initial medical histories and vital signs; coordinate any required action planning based on results.
• Monitor the health status of the client/patient during services provided.
• Work with the treatment team to coordinate care based on client/patient needs.
• Create action plans for client/patient based on physical and mental health in regard to treatment needs.
• Oversee infectious disease control, client/patient hygiene, and related client & facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.
• Provide disease prevention, risk reduction and other health education as needed.
• Arrange medical appointments for client/patients dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and manage medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and/or drug reactions.
• Consult with a physician/advanced practice provider as necessary or advocate for medical services through managed care organizations.
• Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions.
• Review medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking prescribed medications as prescribed. 
• Administer and oversee administration of medications via various methods according to service line requirements; Monitor medication compliance in regard to State Regulatory standards.
• Consult with the physician/advanced practice provider or pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed.
• Oversee therapeutic injection of medication (subcutaneous or intramuscular).
• Monitor lab levels including consultation with physicians/advanced practice providers, clients, and clinical staff.
• Coordinate medication needs with pharmacies, clients/patients, and families, including the use of indigent drug programs.
• Monitor medication side-effects including the use of standardized evaluations.
• Monitor physician orders for treatment modifications requiring client/patient education.
• Assists Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams.
• Sets up and draws any necessary labs and performs any special procedures as requested by the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as indicated in company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer and various software applications.
• Demonstrates good judgment and discernment in dealing with people.
• Ability to work with information in a confidential manner.
• Demonstrated strong time management skills demonstrating the ability to complete all required paperwork in a timely manner as well as manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with other associates, clients, family members, outside entities and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Flexible, versatile and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Understands how to work with people of various socio-economic status with dignity
• Demonstrate ability to work with individuals experiencing beh