ACT Team Nurse (RN, LPN)

A Caring Alternative; Northview (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop provided

401(k) & Roth retirement plans

11 paid holidays

Direct deposit

Paid Time Off accrual

Job summary

A Caring Alternative, LLC is seeking a dedicated nurse to join its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Statesville, NC. You will conduct assessments, address physical health needs, and coordinate medications under psychiatrist oversight.

The role requires RN/LPN/NP licensure with experience with adults with serious mental illness. Travel and training are supported, and the organization emphasizes a values-based, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• RN/LPN/NP licensure as required by role.
• Experience with adults with serious mental illness preferred.
• Ability to perform assessments and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide service coordination (case management) for assigned clients.
• Provide individual supportive therapy and symptom management.
• Organize medication delivery and integrate administration into treatment plans.
• Coordinate medical and psychiatric assessments with the team.

Skills

Team coordination

Assessment skills

Documentation

Education

RN License or NP License

LPN License

Tools

Microsoft 360

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Location: Statesville

Position Type: Full time

A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. The agency was founded on the belief that when people truly care and are willing to go the extra mile, we will not only improve lives, but we will also create success in the lives of the people we support.

To more about us, visit our website at www.caringalternative.com.

Why apply at A Caring Alternative?

• We celebrate diversity, so bring YOU! We want you to be proud and comfortable to bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of our work through respectful curiosity of one another’s culture.
• Competitive Payrates! We offer a competitive rate of pay.
• Work related mileage is paid tax free.
• Be a Team Member! As a member of our team, we are dedicated to promoting your talents, skillset, and energies to improve the environment and quality for those we serve. We are in the business of caring and committed to building an organization where our team can grow together by helping others.
• Strong Core Values! Join our values-based, family-owned company with a culture that we care.
• Flexibility! We work in a team environment and promote flexibility. One of our core values is that our employees have a healthy work-life balance.
• Training! Solid training is provided & paid for by the company. Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training. CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by the company.

Benefits! We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees.

• Company laptop provided for most positions.
• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans.
• Company matching 401(k) & Roth.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Direct deposit.
• Paid Time Off accrual begins 60 days after hire.
• Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days.
• Company paid Life Insurance policy.
• Short term & long-term insurance available.
• Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help.

An Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team consists of a community-based group of medical, behavioral health and rehabilitation professionals who use a team approach to meet the needs of an individual with severe and persistent mental illness. The role of the ACTT Nurse is to work as a team member responsible for conducting assessments, addressing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals to community physicians, providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist, providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide service coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team.
• Provide individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as clients need as well as advocating on behalf of client rights and preferences.
• Organize and manage the system of getting medication to clients and integrating medication administration tightly into clients individual treatment plan.
• In collaboration with the team psychiatrist, coordinate, schedule, and administer medical assessments of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment and coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment.

Basic Requirements:

• Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation.
• Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks.
• Provide proof of your education.

Education and Experience Required:

• Registered Nurse License (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with adults with serious mental illness and a working knowledge of psychiatric medications, regardless of team size.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: RN or Nurse Practitioner

• Resume must include degree earned (major & minor), graduation month & year, relevant employment dates including month and year, and populations served.

A Caring Alternative, LLC is a CARF accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville, Hickory, Marion, Statesville and Morganton, NC. A Caring Alternative, LLC is CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency. We provide an array of services to Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, McDowell, and Mitchell counties which consist of Assertive Community Treatment Team, Community Support Team, Day Treatment, Integrated Care, Intensive In-Home, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, and Therapeutic Foster Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer.