Are you a registered nurse and want to help individuals in the community? We have a full benefits package and hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

The ideal candidate will have a RN license BSN degree; ASN applicants will also be considered.  We offer rich tuition benefits to help you obtain your BSN or MSN degree!

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Members serve as a part of a multidisciplinary team and provides services as both a specialist and a generalist to the all clients on the team. Clients on the ACT team are those who meet ACT Diagnostic criteria of severe mental illness, whose functioning is significantly impaired by their mental illness and who have not been successful with traditional care management services. Clients may be dually diagnosed with a Co-occuring substance use disorder. The specialist role of the ACT Nurse implements and monitors a holistic plan of care for behavioral health patients.

• Provides direct services to patients within a psychiatric nursing focus to include:
• Medication education including names of medications, dosages, action, side effects, risks, visual identification of psychiatric medications and the affect of substance abuse, allergies, medical history and drug interactions.
• Promotes holistic healthcare in collaboration with other disciplines. Takes the lead, along with the ACT Team Leader, in monitoring, collaborating and coordinating with Primary Care and Medical Specialists for chronic health conditions. Ensures medical appointments are scheduled and, along with team, ensures client attendance. Provides care coordination and attends medical appointments as needed. Assists patients with accessing/linking/utilizing community-based health and medical care resources. Works to ensure a smooth transition from inpatient care and recommends interventions to improve transition.
• Gains knowledge of ACT, IDDT, IPS-SE and Housing First Evidenced Based Practices
• Psychiatric medication administration including injections.

• Licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing as Registered Nurse required.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in working with persons who have a chronic mental illness preferred.
• Position requires frequent driving of the employee’s personal vehicle.  A valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurable driving record are required.