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Reference #: 5001070869306 Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity to advance your career while making a significant difference in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness? Merakey is dedicated to excellence in mental health care and we are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Greensburg, PA supporting Westmoreland County.  

Position Details:  As a vital member of our ACT Team, the Registered Nurse will collaborate closely with psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and various specialists to deliver comprehensive services to adults with serious mental illness. This community-based role involves providing therapy, medication management, and resource linkage through home visits and community engagement. The RN will serve as the primary point of contact for consumers' physical health needs and work in tandem with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.  *  Manage medication in compliance with Merakey Medication policies.  *  Provide comprehensive medication education to consumers.  *  Administer Long Acting Injectable (LAI) medication as prescribed.  *  Assist consumers in identifying and accessing necessary medical services.  *  Coordinate service delivery by internal and external team members related to medical services.  *  Conduct initial nursing evaluations and yearly updates for each consumer.  *  Monitor symptoms and side effects of medication, providing education and documentation.  *  Maintain pharmaceutical and treatment supplies for assessment and treatment purposes.  *  Engage consumers in healthy lifestyle education and promote wellness behaviors.  *  Act as a liaison for consumers with external medical providers and natural supports.  *  Educate consumers' natural supports on diagnosis and mental health treatment.  *  Provide cross-training to the ACT Team in medication education, physical health needs, and smoking cessation.   Benefits  Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!  *  DailyPay  *  Work/Life Balance  *  Flexible Schedules  *  Cell Phone Discount Plans  *  Employee Referral Bonuses  *  Tuition Reimbursement  *  Care.com Membership   About Merakey  Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.   Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:   *  Active PA RN license   *  Experience working with individuals with mental illness   *  Valid PA driver's license   *  Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles

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Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.