ACT Nurse

Overview

Location: Hermiston, OR

FLSA: 1.0 FTE Non-Exempt (40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm)

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

Job Title: ACT Nurse/Nurse

Pay Grade: N14 ($53.94 - $65.29, depending on experience)

Supervisory/Bonuses: Potential for 10% bilingual increase (must pass language test after hire); $5,500 Hiring Bonus (2 year commitment, staggered-taxed payout)

Benefits (CCS):

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation accrual (1 day to 4 days per month, annual rollover cap 220 hours; extra hours may be paid out at 50% at year end)
• 9 paid holidays, community service day
• Floating holiday and 2 mental health days after 1 year
• Workplace flexibility options after 1 year
• Relocation assistance up to $4,000 for moves over 100 miles (distance dependent)
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

The ACT nurse, supervised by the ACT Team Leader/Clinical Supervisor, provides culturally competent mental health nursing care to participants in the ACT program. The nurse delivers treatment in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and CCS mission/values. The nurse works with the multidisciplinary ACT team to provide recovery, treatment, and support to clients, including medication oversight and coordination with community partners.

• Administers oral medications and injections as prescribed; records vital signs and patient condition information
• Lead prescribed individual, group therapy and/or education sessions
• Coordinate with community agencies and families to maintain treatment continuity
• Assist participants in taking medications independently using coaching and reminders
• Dispense medications from dispensary and maintain records per procedures
• Educate and train staff on medication administration; ensure documentation according to policies
• Participate in joint case planning; liaise with clients and other agencies; advocate for clients when appropriate
• Maintain client records using electronic medical records; document interactions, assessments and service plans per program standards
• Triages and assesses medical concerns; make referrals as needed
• Formulate nursing care plans and participate in care meetings
• Consult with health team members as needed
• Complete all paperwork professionally and timely per OARs and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Oregon
• Criminal history background check clearance
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  sufficient education to qualify as a registered nurse; related experience helpful
• Preference given to those with mental health experience in residential or psychiatric settings

• Knowledge of mental illness and addictions, and relevant OARs
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work independently and coordinate across agencies
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships with clients and families; understanding of the recovery model
• Ability to represent the agency positively in the community; teamwork skills
• Respect client confidentiality; handle sensitive information
• Proficiency with medical terminology and business English; strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to use standard office equipment

• Pre-employment drug screen
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable for CCS-related travel
• Pass criminal history checks as required by ORS/OARs

Regularly required to use hands; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch; occasional climbing or balancing. Lift up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements as needed. Work performed in secure facility; potential community travel and occasional overnight stays. Reasonable accommodations available.

Equal Opportunity
: CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.