REGISTERED NURSE

About the role

The purpose of the RN Staff Nurse – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team role is to provide comprehensive nursing care and clinical support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring conditions within a community-based treatment setting. This role is responsible for managing and administering medications, conducting clinical and psychiatric assessments, addressing physical health needs, and coordinating care with medical providers and the interdisciplinary ACT team. The position supports the delivery of individualized treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery focused services to promote stability, health, and independent functioning in the community.

Responsibilities

• Administers and manages medications and treatments
• Conducts psychiatric, clinical, and physical health assessments
• Provides nursing care and monitors client health status
• Completes vital signs, metabolic screenings, injections, and ordered treatments
• Delivers in-home services (ADL training, medication training, home management)
• Delivers supportive counseling to clients
• Collaborates in treatment planning and interdisciplinary case conferences
• Coordinates emergency and crisis intervention services
• Ensures follow-through on medical appointments and prescribed care
• Educates clients on symptoms, medications, and disease prevention
• Provides direct support and consultation to families

Qualifications and Competencies

• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Delaware
• Pre-employment Tuberculin Skin Test and CPR Certification required
• Successful completion of a background investigation
• Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; minimum one year of clinical experience preferred
• Job Competencies: Communication, Critical Reasoning, Clinical Knowledge, Adaptability, Stress Tolerance, Problem-Solving, Network Functions, Equipment/Machines, Physical Demands, Accident, Health Hazard and Security Knowledge, Schedule Flexibility