UTS-Temporary Professional Nurse at UNC Chapel Hill (Raleigh, NC Location)

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number PG194121TM
Position Number 48JM137
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
Please note this role is for UNC Chapel Hill but for an office located in Raleigh, NC.
The primary purpose of this position includes but is not limited to:
UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health seeks a full-time Professional Nurse (RN) to join the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serving Wake County. ACTT consists of professionals from multiple disciplines (psychiatry, social work, nursing, rehabilitation counseling, and others) who use a team approach to meet the needs of individuals with severe, persistent mental illness in community-based settings. ACTT works according to a recovery-based philosophy and provides person-centered services addressing the breadth of an individual’s needs, helping them to achieve personal goals. ACTT is generally the first-responder and single point of responsibility for meeting the client’s needs, which necessitates a higher frequency and intensity of services and a low staff to client ratio. Under the direction of the ACTT psychiatrist and Team Lead, the nurse carries out a range of functions on the team, including administration of long-acting injectable medications, oversight of the medication management system, assessment and monitoring of physical health issues, and coordination with other medical professionals and pharmacy providers. This position participates in the ACT on-call rotation.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing functions for patients served by an assertive community treatment team. Under the direction of the team psychiatrist, the nurse will provide management and supervision of medication administration to patients in their homes and other settings. Will provide case management services for an assigned group of patients, including planning, developing, and monitoring of services and supports as delineated in the patient’s treatment plan.
Is Time Limited Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information


Job City & State Chapel Hill, NC
Department

System Information


Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title UTS-Temporary Professional Nurse at UNC Chapel Hill (Raleigh, NC Location)

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