ACTT Licensed Practical Nurse

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Riverkeeper seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT). This role provides in-home and community-based nursing for adults with serious mental illness, focusing on integrated physical and mental health care, medication management, education, and care coordination.

The successful candidate will administer medications, perform health assessments, provide psychoeducation, and collaborate with psychiatrists and primary care

Qualifications

• Active LPN license.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with adults with serious mental illness.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychiatric care.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medications and manage medication systems.
• Perform nursing assessments and monitor medical conditions and side effects.
• Provide psychoeducation and health promotion, including adherence support.
• Coordinate care with primary and specialty providers and advocate for clients.
• Deliver care in home and community settings to prevent unnecessary hospitalization.

Skills

LPN license

Mental health care experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Background check readiness

Driver's license

Job description

Job Opening: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT). The LPN plays a critical role in providing in-home and community-based nursing services for adults living with serious mental illness. This position focuses on integrated physical and mental health care, medication management, health education, and care coordination to support client recovery, independence, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Medication Management

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to manage client medication systems
• Administer and document medications, including oral and intramuscular psychotropic and medical medications
• Maintain and manage a secure medication room

Health Monitoring & Nursing Assessments

• Perform 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 clients in preventive care and health promotion, including lifestyle and wellness coaching
• Support medication adherence through client-centered strategies, including environmental cues and simplified regimens

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Coordinate care and communicate with primary care and specialty providers
• Advocate for clients' medical and psychological needs across health and social service systems

Community-Based Nursing

• Deliver nursing care in diverse community settings, including client homes, shelters, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and other non-traditional environments
• Help prevent unnecessary institutionalization (e.g., hospitalization or incarceration) through early intervention and proactive support

Work Structure

• Hybrid Schedule:
  • In-person team meetings: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:45 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Virtual meetings: Tuesday and Friday from 8:45 AM - 10:30 AM
• Caseload: 5-7 clients per day, seen in community settings

Qualifications:

• Active LPN license
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults with serious mental illness
• Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychiatric care
• Strong communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and up-to-date auto insurance
• Ability to pass background check