Forensic Community Support Team (CST) Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 84000 - 84000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Forensic CST Nurse
Bring Your Passion.
Carolina Outreach is seeking a Forensic Community Support Team (CST) Registered Nurse to provide compassionate integrated care for justice-involved adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Build Your Purpose.
As a Forensic CST RN you will work closely with the Forensic CST Team providing medication support health education and coordination of physical and behavioral healthcare in both office and community settings. You will conduct health assessments monitor adherence to prescribed medications and support clients in managing chronic health conditions and the side effects of psychotropic medication. You will also engage with detention centers courts and re-entry partners to ensure continuity of care during transitions and supports diversion from incarceration when clinically appropriate.
Position Highlights:
- Conduct nursing assessments and monitor medication effectiveness and physical health needs
- Provide medication education administration support and adherence monitoring
- Coordinate care with healthcare providers prescribers and pharmacies to support integrated treatment
- Deliver community-based services in homes jails courts and shelters to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in treatment planning crisis intervention and team collaboration to promote recovery and reduce hospitalization or incarceration
The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Location:Durham NC
Compensation:$84000
Qualifications
- Education:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Certification / Licensure Requirements:
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina.
- Experience / Knowledge Requirements:
- Experience working with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in community-based settings and/or with justice-involved populations is also preferred.
Grow with Us.
Beyond the engaging work youll also benefit from ncgCAREs competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones provide work/life balance and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem) with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors therapists and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident Critical Illness Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance (your position date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
Join a team dedicated to providing responsive effective and compassionate care to our communities. Together we can make a differencestarting with you.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals as needed. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA please contact us at
ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
