Community Mental Health Registered Nurse

Community Mental Health Registered Nurse

Chicago, IL 60633

Career Opportunity

We are seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse to join our Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT) working with adults over 18 yrs. of age for our Chicago/Baltimore, IL location.

Compensation- $75,000/yr.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is provided by an interdisciplinary team that ensures service availability 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, with ages 18+ yrs. and is prepared to carry out a full range of treatment functions wherever and whenever needed. The ACT Program promotes stability, rehabilitation, and independence for individuals with severe mental health needs, reducing inpatient hospitalizations and supporting recovery.

An individual is referred to the ACT team service when it has been determined that his/her needs are so pervasive and/or unpredictable that it is unlikely that they can be met effectively by other combinations of available community services, or in circumstances where other levels of outpatient care have not been successful to sustain stability in the community. Typically this service should be targeted to individuals who have serious and persistent mental illness or co-occurring disorders, multiple diagnoses, and the most complex and expensive treatment needs.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse position provides medical assistance to the clients served through NYAP for our Assertive Community Treatment Program providing care, promoting stability, rehabilitation, and independence for individuals with severe mental health needs, reducing inpatient hospitalizations and supporting recovery.

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities.
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Summer Hours Off (one half day off each week)
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies
• Perform physical assessments on each client upon arrival and intake.
• Identify abnormal findings and notify the client's physician or consulting physicians.
• Assure the need for medical treatment for illnesses and/or injuries are being met.
• Assure the administration and implementation of physician orders, and when appropriate, educate the appropriate staff on administering medication and/or treatment as needed.
• Assure all documentation and required record keeping is completed in a timely manner.
• Assess minor illnesses and administer non-prescription medications per approved Standing Orders Policy.
• Schedule and coordinate examinations by the consulting physician for each individual.
• Coordinate care with the Team to assist in medical, physical, and mental wellbeing of individuals served.
• Assure the program's compliance with Medical Policies and Procedures as well as Standing Orders
• Provide in-service training and continued education to staff on health-care related needs of individuals served, CPR, and First Aid.
• Reviews medical and clinical charts, and other personal documentation to monitor physical and mental health progress.
• Consults with other professionals regarding treatment planning and medical recommendations.
• Monitors medication compliance and any possible side effects reported by individuals served.
• Maintain Red Cross CPR/First Aid Trainer's Certification.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director or other direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required as well as must be a Registered Nurse with valid licensure.
• Nursing experience working with adults with behavioral needs is preferred.
• Must be available for on-call phone consultations as needed.
• Must be able to maintain compliance with attending agency required training programs.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills

• Reliable, working telephone.
• Openness to working in diverse groups.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.