Professional Nurse- Journey (Contract to Hire) - University Research Hospital
Job Summary
A leading University Research Hospital (University) is seeking a Professional Nurse- Journey (Contract to Hire) to join our team in the Psychiatry department.
Job Description
- Provide nursing functions for patients served by an assertive community treatment (ACT) team.
- Manage and supervise medication administration to patients in their homes and other settings under the direction of the team psychiatrist.
- Provide case management services for an assigned group of patients, including planning, developing, and monitoring services and supports as outlined in the patient's treatment plan.
Qualifications - Minimum Requirements:
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN
- Minimum 3 years of education after high school
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a mental health setting
- Ability to establish trusting relationships with patients and respect their rights and treatment preferences
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI)
- Working knowledge of psychiatric medications and side effects
- Previous experience on an ACT team
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule available (occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays)
- Hourly rate of $23.20 with a standard workweek of 40 hours
- Potential for conversion to permanent employee status
- Onsite work location with parking available
Note
This position is non-exempt and requires occasional evening, weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime work. Patient care is involved.