Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Physician Alliance for Mental Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Job Description:

Position: Registered Nurse/LPN

Program: Assertive Community Treatment Team serving Adult Severe and Persistent Mental Health Population

Job Type: Full-time

Nursing staff are responsible for performing the following key roles:

-Manages the medication system in conjunction with the psychiatrist
-Administers and documents medication treatment
-Manages a secure medication room to support the dispensing of medications, which includes both oral and intramuscular psychotropic medications for beneficiaries in need of such support
-Screens and monitors the beneficiary for medical problems and side effects
-Engages in health promotion, prevention and education activities;
-Develops strategies with agreement with client to maximize taking medications as prescribed (e.g., reviewing home environment to find cues to remind beneficiary to take medications; work with beneficiary and psychiatric care provider to scale back the number of times medications are taking each day);
-Communicates and coordinates services with other medical providers; and
educating the team in monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side-effects.


Qualifications and Skills (Minimum Requirements):**
Active RN/LPN License in NC
A valid North Carolina driver's license is required
A minimum of one year experience working with adults with serious mental illness and a working knowledge of psychiatric medications

Additional:
Sign On Bonus
Assistance with relocation expenses
Funding for annual CEU courses and trainings

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