Forensic ACT RN: Med Mgmt, Crisis Care & Reentry

Carolina-Outreach; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (Anthem)

Vision plan (EyeMed)

Dental plan (Delta Dental)

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

401k

Educational assistance

Licensure residency program

Job summary

Carolina Outreach is hiring a Forensic ACT Registered Nurse in Raleigh, NC to deliver medical and psychiatric care to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders within the criminal justice system.

You will administer medications, perform health assessments, and coordinate care with criminal justice and healthcare partners to support community reintegration and continuity of care after incarceration.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Must be a North Carolina-licensed RN
• CPI certification required within 90 days of hire
• CPR/First Aid certification required

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor medications for mental health patients
• Provide health assessments and crisis intervention as needed
• Coordinate care with law enforcement, courts, probation/parole, and correctional health providers
• Assist with reentry and continuity of care from incarceration to community services
• Document medical input and maintain regulatory standards in team meetings

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medication management

Forensic nursing

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

RN license in North Carolina

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Carolina Outreach is hiring a Forensic ACT Registered Nurse in Raleigh, NC to deliver medical and psychiatric care to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders within the criminal justice system.

You will administer medications, perform health assessments, and coordinate care with criminal justice and healthcare partners to support community reintegration and continuity of care after incarceration.