Registered Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) New

A health services network in New York City is actively seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in the Bronx.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: 13-week assignment
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:30am to 5pm
• Setting: Field / Community Care
• Team: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, community-based nursing care to individuals with severe mental illness, often in their homes or community settings
• Oversee medication administration, monitor for side effects, ensure proper storage and inventory, and educate clients on their prescribed treatments
• Conduct daily health assessments to identify needs, concerns, and changes in physical or mental health
• Develop and implement individual nursing care plans that integrate physical and mental health services
• Provide education to clients and their families on their conditions, medications, and strategies for health promotion and wellness
• Work closely with other members of the ACT team, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to ensure coordinated and holistic care
• Participate in group dynamic sessions and multidisciplinary team conferences
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a Psych role/setting
• Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification

Desired Skills:

• Previous experience working on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team