Nurse - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds and communities and a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

The Staff Nurse will work within our Assertive Community Treatment program. This position requires a nurse with excellent communication and organization skills as well as attention to detail.

This member of the ACT multidisciplinary team Is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services and sharing shift-management responsibility with other staff.

Essential Functions

• This position requires a nurse with excellent communication and organization skills as well as attention to detail
• This member of the ACT multidisciplinary team Is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services and sharing shift-management responsibility with other staff
• Coordinate the medical portion of client placement while at OhioGuidestone
• Update and maintain client charts as needed
• Complete nursing assessments for clients
• Provide diagnostic tests, as needed
• Make appointments for clients to see health care professionals
• Concurrently document of pharmacological management interactions
• Maintain a minimum productivity level
• Instruct staff regarding medications and medical procedures for each client
• Provides ongoing education for infectious disease, Hepatitis vitals, and medications for staff
• Monitors height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse of clients and reports to psychiatrist

Performance Requirements:

• Must be able to clearly and confidentially communicate with OhioGuidestone employee, clients, and other stakeholders

• Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner with clients and/or families in various settings regarding treatment plans and performance of client

• Must be able to operate a computer and other position related technologies

• Must be available for crisis management by phone and work flexible hours

• Must be able to drive between OhioGuidestone work locations

• Driving may also include transportation of clients

• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance to the satisfaction of management

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently drive to varying work environments including agency office and community based including client homes in various communities

Qualifications:

• Valid State of Ohio Nurse License required (LPN)
• Valid Driver's License with safe driving record according to agency policy and proof of auto insurance required
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening required
• 2 year(s): Clinical Experience Negotiable
• Associates or better in Nursing
• Must be able to frequently drive to varying work environments
• Must be able to clearly and confidentially communicate with OhioGuidestone employee, clients, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner with clients and/or families in various settings regarding treatment plans and performance of client
• Must be able to operate a computer and other position related technologies
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance to the satisfaction of management

Benefits include:

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (on select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

We also care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.