RN - Assertive Community Team
Columbus, GA 
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ACT Registered Nurse

About your Role:

Our Registered Nurse works as a member of the ACT team, advocating and working with your assigned adult clients. The team is comprised of several members, each with their own focus with the client, including housing, vocational services, therapy, medical, and substance use. As our RN, you will oversee the medical needs of the clients, including nursing assessments, health histories, response to medications, need for physician referrals, and assistance with applying for Patient Assistance Program medications. You will monitor and care for your clients, consulting with them and their family supports regarding medical, nutritional, and other health issues related to the individual's mental health or substance related issues, and providing education on how to self-administer medication. For optimal client success, you will meet with clients in the local community primarily.

Perks of this role:

  • $28.85-$33.65/hour
  • $1000 Sign on bonus
  • PT, 20 hours/week
  • Primarily weekdays, 1st shift
  • Bonus opportunity each pay period based on service delivery
  • Stability and growth working for a national agency

ACT Program:

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) was created in the 1970s and is one of the oldest and most widely researched evidence-based practices working with severe mental illness adult clients, ages 25 and older. By providing person centered assistance including housing, recovery, vocational support, nurse/psychiatrist and therapist services, we enable clients to eventually transition to lower levels of care programs or move toward independence, increasing their quality of life. Clients may include adults with a history of trauma, homelessness, frequent hospital stays, refugees, and clients who have not responded well to traditional outpatient care.

What we are looking for:

  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • 1 year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting- preferred
  • Valid Georgia Driver's License and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR);
  • Clean Criminal Back Ground Check (no conviction or credible evidence of abuse, neglect, or sexual exploitation-child or adult)

What we offer:

Full Time Employees:

  • Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
  • Up to 10 Paid holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
  • DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
  • Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

All Employees:

  • 401K
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
  • Mileage reimbursement*
  • Cellphone stipend*

*benefit option varies by State/County

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Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/

Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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