Registered Nurse

GT Independence; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Competitive wages & benefits

Meaningful opportunities for growth

Job summary

GT Independence in North Carolina seeks an RN to coordinate care and oversee medication administration for individuals served in the Coordinated Caregiving program. You will manage MARs, conduct in-home assessments, and train staff to ensure safety and compliance.

This role requires a valid NC RN license, field-based work, and travel to client homes. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering compassionate, individualized care.
• Strong understanding of medication administration protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote and field-based environment.
• Must pass background checks and meet training requirements prior to medication-related tasks.
• Must travel to client homes and community locations as needed.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and telehealth platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Case Manager to obtain and verify the most up-to-date medication list.
• Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate clients’ clinical needs and ensure alignment with GT Independence policies.
• Complete and maintain accurate MARs based on the verified medication list.
• Monitor MARs for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide medication administration education and support to CCG staff, ensuring adherence to Medicaid guidelines and GT Independence policies.
• Ensure proper procedures are followed for medication storage, handling, and disposal.
• Deliver competency-based training to CCG staff on medication administration and monitoring.
• Educate staff on the 'Six Rights' of medication administration.
• Review MARs monthly and determine if counseling is warranted based on documentation accuracy.
• Support and oversee staff in preparation and documentation of medications for Leave of Absence.
• Provide oversight and training related to specialized skilled cares for the CCG staff.
• Ensure all medications are documented in MARs and maintain updated records.
• Collaborate with Director of Operations and Compliance Team to align with CARF standards and internal policies.
• Participate in audits and reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement.
• Support staff in best practices for medication safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in identifying and resolving compliance concerns with Leadership.
• Collaborate with community partners to identify educational needs for CCG staff.
• Support persons served, parents, and guardians in understanding medication benefits and risks.

Skills

Compassionate care

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Remote/field-based work

Travel required

Education

RN license - North Carolina

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Telehealth platforms

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $70,000 USD to $80,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

At GT Independence, people are at the heart of everything we do. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love what you do, and are eager to grow, you’re in the right place. Discover a career where your work genuinely improves lives and supports a mission that matters.

Our Mission

To help people live a life of their choosing, regardless of age or ability.

GT Independence has earned multiple awards for being an exceptional workplace, including being named a 2026 National "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For." We are also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026/2027—a distinction reserved for top employers committed to outstanding employee experiences.

The CoordinatedCaregiving (CCG)Registered Nurse plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective administration, monitoring, and documentation of medications for individuals served in GT Independence’sNorth Carolina’s Coordinated Caregiving Program. In addition, the RN is responsible for the oversight, delegation, and training of specialized skilled cares, ensuring that all clinical supports are delivered in accordance with best practices, regulatory standards, and the unique needs of each individual served.

This position collaborates withCase Management Entity RNs, Case Managers (CMs),and community partners to support clinical needs and medication safety in accordance with GT Independence policies, DHS regulations, andCoordinated Caregivingguidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Coordination & Assessment

• Collaborate with theCase Manager to obtain and verify the most up-to-date medication list from the client’s Primary Care Provider.
• Conductin homeassessments to evaluate clients’ clinical needs and ensure alignment with GT Independence policies.

Medication Management

• Complete and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs) based on the verified medication list.
• Monitor CCGteam documentation on MARs for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide medication administration and monitoring education and support toCCGstaff, ensuring adherence to Medicaidguidelines, DHS regulations, and GT Independence policies.
• Ensure proper procedures are followed for medication storage, handling, and disposal

Training & Oversight

• Deliver competency-based training to CCGstaff on medication administration and medication monitoring, including refresher training annually.
• Educate CCGstaff on the “Six Rights” of medication administration: right person, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation.
• Review completed MARs monthly and collaborate withCCG participantto determine if employee counsel is warranted based on documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Support and oversee CCGstaff in the preparation and documentation of medications for Leave of Absence, ensuring procedures align with GT Independence policies and are accurately recorded.
• Provide oversight, delegation, and training related to specialized skilled cares, ensuring CCGstaff are competent and confident in delivering individualized clinical supports in accordance with regulatory guidelines and person-centered care plans.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all medications (prescription, OTC, alternative, supplements, etc.) are documented in the MAR.
• Maintain annually updated records including signed consents, disclosures, and detailed medication profiles.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with the Directorof Operationsand GT Independence’s Compliance Team to ensure all medication administration, monitoring, and related care practices align with CARF standards and internal policies.
• Participate in regular reviews and audits of documentation and procedures to uphold regulatory compliance and promote continuous quality improvement.
• Support staff in understanding and implementing best practices for medication safety, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in identifying and resolving compliance concerns with theDirector of Operationsand contribute to the development of corrective action plans when necessary.

Community Collaboration & Education

• Collaborate with community partners to identify and address educational needs for CCGstaff.
• Support persons served, parents, and guardians in understanding medication benefits, side effects, and informed decision-making.

Education

• Current and unencumbered RN license in the state ofNorth Carolina

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience delivering compassionate, individualized care, focused on supporting people through a wide range of health journeys and personal goals.
• Strong understanding of medication administration protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote and field-based environment.
• Must pass background checks and meet training requirements prior to medication-related tasks.
• Must be able to travel to client homes and community locations as needed.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and telehealth platforms are preferred.
• Work is performed in an office environment as well as community-based settings, primarily inparticipants’ homes. May include light to moderate lifting, bending, and walking. Traveling is required.

As a family-founded national leader in personal and financial services for individuals who rely on home- and community-based care, GT Independence supports tens of thousands of people across the country as they find and hire their own caregivers or personal assistants.

Our operations team is driven by trust, autonomy, and—yes—fun. We believe great teams come from people who are intrinsically motivated, empowered, and valued. We respect each other, we care about the work we do, and we succeed because we work with purpose.

We value excellence, but we won’t micromanage to achieve it. If you are self‑motivated, we give you the space and support to grow and thrive.

• Flexible paid time off
• Competitive wages & benefits
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth

Grow your career with us. Grow your impact with us.

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What Culture & Belonging Means at GT: Bring Your Authentic Self To Work

GT is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community. We aspire for all staff to feel comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work. We want people to feel valued and have a sense of belonging. GT strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger. It also drives innovation and ultimately helps us achieve our mission of self-determination.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Nursing.

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