What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - ACT position at Easterseals MORC Logo?
We are looking for Game Changers
The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. We recognize the importance of a quality work life balance and offer a generous paid time off program and flexible work arrangements to meet the changing needs of our workforce.
This is a community-based position that serves Oakland County.
Collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating services for psychiatric, co-morbid, and/or co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorder consumers. Assesses the needs of individuals for medical assistance, takes clinical histories, and refers individuals to a physician when appropriate. Develops and carries out appropriate treatment plans to meet individual needs. Establishes nursing care objectives that promote health, well being, and recovery; based on the strength-based assessment of needs with individual input, designed in relation to treatment goals. Attends team meetings to review problems and plan solutions, and completes meeting minutes on a rotation basis. Works with program psychiatrists in meeting the psychiatric/ medical needs of individuals. Administers and monitors medications ordered by psychiatrists. Distributes medication boxes to individuals as ordered, as well as “eyes on meds” activities to ensure compliance with treatment plan. Provides support, education and reinforce the use of prescribed medications to treat substance use and mental health disorders. Observes the condition of individuals served, and reports any changes or reactions to medications or treatments. Documents observations in individual records. Prepares forms and reports, and maintains accurate medical records on assigned individuals as required.
Benefits of Being a Superhero!
We are proud to offer an equitable and inclusive environment that reflects the communities that we serve and encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our workforce.
Here at Easterseals MORC, life is good. We have flexible hours, loads of time off, and awesome events. 3 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO) and 3 floating holidays in addition to Easterseals MORC's 10 observed holidays.
As a member of our family, you are part of a culture that values professional development, community service and collaboration.
We keep it open, honest and inclusive. We care about providing our employees a collaborative experience, including quarterly team days.
We not only offer our employees a competitive salary, we also provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward their hard work & dedication.
Innovation is at the heart of our organization. We use cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices.
We offer fantastic benefits! We have a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with company contribution Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Dependent reimbursement
We offer a variety of resources centered on our 6 pillars of well-being to support staff in living a healthy lifestyle. Free access to Calm app? Yes please!
We offer traditional and 401k options to ensure each of our employees are able to save for their future.
We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
Proud Winners of:
- Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
- Corp! Magazine Diversity Award Winner
- West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
- Crain's Cool Places to Work
- Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly Employer of the Year