Registered Nurse (RN) - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Nursing

Req #: 61953

Full Time/Days (40 hours per week)

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 for all eligible Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2years of experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
  
  

The ACT Nurse works with individuals, families, groups and communities assessing mental health needs, developing a comprehensive plan of care, assisting in the implementation of the treatment plan, and evaluating the response to care.

In addition, the ACT nurse works closely with the team’s attending Psychiatrist to review compliance and meet regulatory expectations for the team. The nurse in the outpatient setting supports the mission, vision and values of Maine Behavioral Healthcare.

The ACT nurse adheres to the scope of practice as defined by the Maine State Board of Nursing and further follows the guidelines defined in the Standard of Care and Policies and Procedures. Additionally, the nurse abides by the standards of care as defined by the specialty’s professional organization, the American Psychiatric Nurse’s Association.

Summary

The Registered Nurse - Recovery - Behavioral Health role works with individuals, families, groups, and communities assessing mental health needs, developing a comprehensive plan of care, assisting in the implementation of the treatment plan, and evaluating the response to care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: One year of psychiatric nursing required.
  
  

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Amanda Oliveira at amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org