Apis Services Inc·Dover, Delaware
Provide comprehensive nursing care, medication management, and clinical support to individuals with serious mental illness in community settings. Coordinate healthcare services and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote client recovery and independence.
Registered nurse (Rn) – assertive community treatment (Act) team
Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse who is passionate about helping individuals achieve recovery, stability, and independence? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and become part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services in the community.
As an RN on the ACT Team, you will provide comprehensive nursing care, coordinate health services, and support individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring conditions. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, advocate for clients, and make a lasting difference in their lives every day.
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The Registered Nurse (RN) – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team provides comprehensive nursing care and clinical support to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders in a community-based setting.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary ACT Team, the RN is responsible for medication management, health assessments, care coordination, health education, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. The RN plays a critical role in supporting recovery-oriented services that promote wellness, stability, independence, and successful community living.
This position provides care in homes, community settings, and other locations where clients live, work, and receive services.
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Care coordination
Coordinate healthcare services with physicians, specialists, pharmacies, hospitals, and community providers.
Ensure clients attend medical appointments and receive recommended follow-up care.
Facilitate referrals and connections to healthcare, housing, employment, and community resources.
Build collaborative relationships with external providers and service partners.
Crisis intervention and support
Respond to psychiatric, medical, and behavioral health crises.
Coordinate emergency services and interventions when necessary.
Provide clinical support during urgent and high-risk situations.
Participate in on-call responsibilities as required.
Treatment planning and team collaboration
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings and case conferences.
Contribute nursing assessments and recommendations to individualized treatment plans.
Communicate significant treatment updates and health concerns to team members and providers.
Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, peer specialists, and other ACT Team members.
Leadership and training
Provide consultation and clinical guidance to team members.
Train and support unlicensed staff regarding medication administration, health monitoring, and client care procedures.
Promote best practices in behavioral health nursing and recovery-oriented care.
Advocacy
Advocate for client rights, access to services, and quality healthcare.
Assist clients in navigating complex healthcare and social service systems.
Support community integration and self-determination.
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Effectively communicates clinical information both verbally and in writing while collaborating with clients, families, providers, and team members.
Applies nursing knowledge, assessment skills, and critical thinking to evaluate health needs and implement appropriate interventions.
Identifies patterns, evaluates complex situations, and develops sound clinical conclusions and recommendations.
Recognizes actual and potential issues, analyzes available information, and responds effectively using appropriate clinical judgment.
Maintains flexibility and effectiveness in dynamic community-based environments.
Demonstrates professionalism, composure, and sound judgment during emergencies and crisis situations.
Promotes hope, empowerment, self-determination, and evidence-based recovery principles in all aspects of service delivery.
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The role requires travel throughout the service area and flexibility to respond to client needs in various settings.
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Physical demand level: Medium work
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Follow all OSHA requirements and workplace safety guidelines.
Adhere to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality standards.
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures.
Observe all fire safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness protocols.
Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and required training.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and ethical conduct at all times.
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Why join our act team?
At our organization, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. As an ACT Team Registered Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections, provide life-changing support, and make a direct impact on the health and wellness of individuals in your community.
We value collaboration, innovation, compassion, and excellence—and we're looking for dedicated professionals who share our commitment to helping people achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.
Join us and help empower individuals on their journey toward recovery, wellness, and independence.
Market context
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