Registered Nurse Job Charlotte area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

$60,000- $70,000 - We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT). The ACTT RN plays a vital role in delivering in-home and community-based nursing services to individuals living with serious mental illness. This position focuses on integrated physical and mental health care, medication management, health education, and care coordination to promote client recovery, safety, and independence.

Qualifications:

Active North Carolina RN license (BSN preferred) or APRN
Preferred minimum 1 year of experience working with adults with serious mental illness
Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychiatric care
Strong communication, organization, and team collaboration skills
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and up-to-date auto insurance

Key Responsibilities:

Medication Management:
- Administer and document medications (oral and intramuscular psychotropic and medical medications)
- Maintain and manage a secure medication room
Health Monitoring & Nursing Assessments:
- Perform regular nursing assessments and monitor for medical conditions and medication side effects
- Conduct mental status and risk assessments (SI/HI)
- Monitor and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
Health Promotion &

Education:
- Provide psychoeducation on diagnoses, medications, and symptom management
- Engage in preventive care and health promotion activities, including lifestyle and wellness coaching
- Support adherence to medication regimens through client-centered strategies (e.g., environmental cues, simplifying regimens)
Care Coordination &

Collaboration:
- Coordinate care and communicate with primary care and specialty medical providers
- Educate ACT team members on psychiatric symptoms, medication effects, and physical health concerns
- Advocate for clients' medical and psychological needs in both health and social service systems
Community-Based Nursing:
- Deliver nursing care in diverse community settings, including client homes, homeless shelters, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and other non-traditional environments
- Help prevent unnecessary institutionalization (e.g., hospitalization, incarceration) through early intervention and proactive support

Work Structure:

This is a hybrid position with a consistent weekly schedule:

In-person (Mon / Wed / Thu):
Team meetings, 8:45–10:30 AM
Virtual (Tue / Fri):
Morning meetings, 8:45–10:30 AM

Daily caseload is 5–7 clients, seen in the community.

Core In-Home Nursing

Skills:

Medical Care:

Vital signs, blood glucose, and weight monitoring
Medication administration (oral, IM)
Basic health assessments
Chronic disease support

Psychiatric Support:

Risk and mental status assessments
Monitoring symptoms and side effects
Long-acting injectable antipsychotic administration
Crisis intervention

Health

Education:

Medication and diagnosis education
Lifestyle coaching (hygiene, smoking cessation, nutrition)
Medication adherence support

Care Coordination:

Interdisciplinary collaboration
Assistance with appointments, transportation, and benefits
Home safety assessments and referrals

Benefits:

$60,000-$70,000 salary (depending on experience)
Flexible schedule
All Purpose Leave with additional Self Care time off
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Whole household telehealth services (including mental health)
Cell Phone, Mileage & Supervision Reimbursement
CEU & Training stipend
Top of the line tech, including company laptop
401k

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