New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc·Lexington, Kentucky
The ACT Registered Nurse conducts psychosocial and physical health assessments and manages medication administration for clients. They coordinate medical appointments, lead medication management groups, and participate in an on-call crisis rotation.
If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!
The ACT Registered Nurse is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist or psychiatric APRN; providing a range of treatment, and support services. The ACT Registered Nurse is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.
Preferred Education and Experience
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While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
Candidates must have an Associate degree in Nursing and a valid Kentucky RN license. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required, while a Bachelor's degree and experience with serious mental illness are preferred.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
