Part Time Act Nurse

Overview

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to clients with severe mental illness within a community-based program.
• Conduct initial assessments, ongoing health monitoring, and medication management as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and nurse practitioners to ensure effective treatment plans.
• Deliver services in clients' homes, shelters, or other accessible community locations.
• Coordinate care with external medical providers and community organizations.
• Provide health education and promote good health practices among clients and staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and facilitate discussions when required.
• Supervise part-time nursing staff and ensure compliance with standards of care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide after-hours emergency coverage on a rotating basis.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Carry a caseload, conduct weekly visits, and develop treatment plans tailored to clients' needs.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and ensure adherence to internal policies.
• Coordinate medication delivery, manage refills, and address insurance authorizations.
• Make referrals, schedule appointments, and accompany clients when necessary.
• Provide advocacy and follow-up care for hospitalized clients to ensure recovery.
• Train staff in health practices and facilitate health education groups for clients.
• Audit program charts monthly to ensure compliance with standards of care.
• Supervise and train part-time nurses, oversee their assignments, and monitor their performance.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and act as a medical representative.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) and New York State RN registration.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health.
• Strong knowledge of medication management and health monitoring practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a community-based, field-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in charting and documentation to meet regulatory standards.
• Flexibility to provide after-hours emergency coverage on a rotating basis.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and promoting client well-being.
• Experience in supervising and training nursing staff is preferred.