Registered Nurse (RN)

Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 available!

About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Were a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

About the Program

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team is an effective, evidence based treatment program to provide in-home treatment, support, and rehabilitative care to persons with serious mental illnesses.

ACTs wraparound services aim to reduce the number of people who are in and out of hospitals for treatment or who are incarcerated or in residential care facilities. This is done mobilizing mental health and treating people out in the community. ACT teams are made up of experts, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and employment specialists, who are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Your Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and provide whole health services to the clients assigned to the program. Responsibilities will also include:

• Participating in care coordination activities and case discussions for members
• Promoting access to behavioral health and physical health services and collaborating between these entities when needed
• Understanding and monitoring each members concerns and the types of resources needed
• Communicating the needs for health services to clients and staff
• Assessing client needs thoroughly and applying specific treatment modalities
• Assessing, monitoring, and evaluating the needs for health services to clients

*This part time position is scheduled to work ten (10) hours per week.

What You Need

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
• RN with current Iowa licensure in good standing pursuant to 655-Chapter 3
• Prior experience working with persons with severe and persistent brain health issues
• Knowledge on psychotropic medications, DSM-IV diagnosis, and co-occurring disorders
• Proficiency in time management and EHR documentation
• Demonstration of a professional commitment to providing services to medically underserved individuals
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position

Competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Staff development and training
• Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 available

Additional Information

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job posting are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. A complete list of job duties may be requested at any time during the job application process. Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal background checks and drug screening. EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled