Job scope:

The RN serves as a member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and the Intensive Services Treatment (IST) team, and is responsible for providing care and treatment to individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental disabilities and those who have not responded to or benefitted from traditional mental health clinic services.  Duties include, but are not limited to, performing complex nursing tasks such as assessments, administering prescribed medications, client education, and documenting including computerized documentation of nursing activities in accordance with Community Healthcore Procedures and Nursing Standards of Care. 

Education/licensure:

Graduated from accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice nursing in the state of Texas.  Must maintain current CPR.  Current valid driver's license in state of residence.

Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job:

Ability and strength to sit, bend, and reach during an 8 -10 hour day.  Able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.  Sensory acuity sufficient to evaluate, treat, and monitor patient needs and maintain accurate records.  Computer and fine motor skills sufficient to legibly document and communicate.  Routing 8-10 hour shifts with weekends off.