Part Time Act Nurse

Overview

• Provide essential nursing care to individuals with mental health challenges, ensuring personalized support and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic healthcare services in diverse community settings.
• Conduct health assessments, monitor conditions, and manage medication plans tailored to client needs.
• Educate clients and staff on preventive health practices and wellness strategies.
• Coordinate care with external providers to ensure seamless treatment and support continuity.
• Participate in team discussions, contributing nursing expertise to collaborative care planning.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide after-hours support as needed.
• Supervise part-time nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to care standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage a caseload of clients, conducting regular visits and tailoring treatment plans to individual needs.
• Administer medications, monitor effects, and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Coordinate medication logistics, including delivery, refills, and insurance authorizations.
• Facilitate referrals, schedule medical appointments, and provide accompaniment as needed.
• Advocate for hospitalized clients, ensuring continuity of care and recovery support.
• Conduct training sessions for staff and lead health education initiatives for clients.
• Audit program documentation regularly to maintain compliance with care standards.
• Supervise and mentor part-time nurses, overseeing their assignments and performance.
• Actively participate in team meetings, representing medical perspectives and contributing to collaborative care strategies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) and valid RN registration in New York State.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in mental health or community settings.
• Proficiency in medication management, health monitoring, and regulatory documentation practices.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse community environments and adapt to field-oriented roles.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and client interactions.
• Flexibility to provide after-hours emergency coverage as part of a rotational schedule.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and promoting client well-being.
• Experience in supervising and training nursing staff is highly valued.