Registered Nurse; RN – Behavioral Health

Position Overview

Full‑time Registered Nurse (RN) on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team at Easterseals PORT Health
. Provide community‑based care for adults with serious mental health and substance use challenges. This role includes medication management, holistic nursing assessments, care coordination, crisis response, and delivering care in homes, shelters, and community settings.

Schedule is Monday–Friday with rotating on‑call responsibilities. Community travel is required.

• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications as prescribed.
• Conduct nursing assessments and track symptoms, side effects, and medical issues.
• Document all care and observations in the Welligent EMR.
• Partner with the team psychiatrist to update medication protocols and care plans.
• Participate in daily in‑person ACT Team meetings to ensure coordinated, person‑centered treatment.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention as part of a rotating on‑call schedule.
• Deliver nursing care in clients’ homes and community settings.
• Educate individuals on health management, wellness, and medication adherence.
• Advocate for client choice and connect individuals with needed community resources.

• Active, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina.
• Experience in behavioral health or mental health (preferred).
• Comfort working in community‑based settings.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship‑building abilities.

• Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 annually (based on experience).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off + 11 paid holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Company‑issued phone, laptop, and full IT support.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).