ACT Registered Nurse - 23rd Ave bei Terros Health

Description

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity at one of our FQHCs in Phoenix for an ACT Team Registered Nurse. 

Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life!

If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply! 

Terros Health made the list!!

"Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media.

Terros Health is hiring an Arizona Licensed Registered Nurse to join one of our ACT Teams in Phoenix, AZ.

Position is located near I-17/Dunlap

23rd Avenue Recovery Center

Schedule: 4 - 10's

Offering an EXCELLENT SALARY ($70K-$84K depending on years of experience and education) + ACT Differential Pay (+ $3/hour = $6240 approximately)

Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL

= $2/hour (Approximately $4160 Annually)

The ACT RN provides direct clinical services to an individual, group and/or family members in community based settings. Community visits include but are not limited to homes, jails, hospitals, etc.

• Coaches members and families on behavioral and physical health conditions, self-management techniques.

• Promotes treatment adherence and personal wellness within a recovery framework.

• Coordinates member care within the clinical team and with external parties including the member’s primary care physician at a minimum of monthly and ensures current medical mediations are documented in the Medication module.

• Attends Primary Care and Specialty appointments with the client.

• Demonstrates critical thinking and takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to work independently within the scope of practice.

• Performs health evaluations (HRA), takes vitals, draws blood for lab tests ordered, assists with medication monitoring, administration of intramuscular medications and coordinates care with other providers in support of the integrated health model. 

Duties/Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for the oversight and monitoring of medication delivery, observation and administration for the ACT Team clients. Keeps a log of all patients receiving medication to ensure that each patient is receiving medication as ordered.

• Actively participates as part of the member’s clinical team.

• Takes full responsibility for the integrated treatment services for members coordinates care with ACT team members and other providers to ensure member’s needs are met and the member continues to receive treatment in the community to the greatest extent possible.

• Works with informal support system with or without the member present to provide clinical skills training to increase informal supports, family, landlords, employer etc.)

• Has a thorough understanding of ACT fidelity measures and maintains compliance

• Utilizes assertive engagement mechanisms, including street outreach and legal mechanisms (probation/parole, court ordered treatment), when necessary, to re-engage the member in prescribed treatment.
• Routinely assesses member’s need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services. Gradually and individually transitions eligible members and ensure continuity of care. Monitors member’s status during transition and reintroduces services as needed to ensure member’s stability in the community. 
• Is responsible for crisis services for assigned members, coordinating hospital admissions and discharge planning.

Benefits & Wellness

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Floating Holiday each calendar year
• Wellness program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movies and more
• Bilingual pay differential

If interested, please apply online at www.terroshealth.org. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION: ADN, BSN or MA in nursing

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Registered nurse with the Arizona State Board of Nursing. One (1) year prior experience in psychiatric setting and/or working with members receiving behavioral health services; experiencing working within psychiatric crisis and/or with members with serious mental illness preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members. Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions. Strong understanding of substance use, addiction and recovery principles. Knowledge of chronic conditions experienced by those with serious mental illness preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Arizona Driver’s License, Active AZ Registered Nurse License.  

Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role

Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy

Must pass a drug screen and TB Test

Physical Demands: Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation in hands and fingers to allow for completion of medical procedures.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.