Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health
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Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 75000 - 90000
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Make a meaningful difference in your community.
Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. In this role youll provide essential community-based care to adults living with serious mental health and substance use challenges.
This is not traditional facility-based nursing. Its impactful hands-on behavioral health work serving individuals where support matters most in homes shelters and community settings.
Voted Raleighs Best Nonprofit and Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!
Your Role in Our Mission
As an ACT Team RN you will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering community-based behavioral health support. Youll provide psychotropic medication management holistic nursing assessments care coordination and crisis response all aimed at helping individuals achieve stability independence and improved quality of life.
You will develop meaningful relationships with clients support them through real-life challenges and ensure seamless continuity of care across community environments. Youll collaborate closely with psychiatrists therapists co-occurring disorder specialists and other behavioral health professionals to deliver truly integrated care.
Why Join Us
At Easterseals PORT Health we invest in your growth your well-being and your ability to thrive in your career. Youll join a mission-driven ACT Team that values collaboration community engagement and exceptional care delivery.
This full-time role follows a MondayFriday schedule with rotating on-call responsibilities. Community travel is required.
We offer comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $75000 $90000 annually based on experience
Benefits include:
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off 11 paid holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company-issued phone laptop and full IT support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
What Youll Do
Medication & Clinical Care
- Administer and monitor psychotropic medications as prescribed
- Conduct nursing assessments and track symptoms side effects and medical issues
- Document all care and observations in the Welligent EMR
Care Coordination
- Partner with the team psychiatrist to update medication protocols and care plans
- Participate in daily in-person ACT Team meetings to ensure coordinated person-centered treatment
Crisis Response
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention as part of a rotating on-call schedule
Community-Based Support
- Deliver nursing care in clients homes and community settings
- Educate individuals on health management wellness and medication adherence
- Advocate for client choice and connect individuals with needed community resources
What Were Looking For
To be successful on the ACT Team you should be compassionate flexible and comfortable providing care in diverse community environments.
Required Qualifications:
- Active unrestricted RN license in North Carolina
- Experience in behavioral health or mental health (preferred)
- Comfort working in community-based settings
- Valid drivers license reliable transportation and vehicle insurance
- Strong communication documentation and relationship-building abilities
Ready to Apply
Join a team where your clinical skills and compassion truly matter. Make a difference every day in a role grounded in purpose and community impact.
Apply today: Or send your resume to:
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate provider of disability mental health and addiction services. Our 2600-member team delivers over 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40200 individuals across 11000 home facility and community locations in North Carolina and Virginia.
We are proud to be an IDEAL organization Inclusive Culture Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self and Learning & Growing.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Easterseals UCP North Carolina & Virginia provides disability and behavioral health services to help our neighbors live their best lives.
