ACTT Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $55,000- $65,000

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: 57 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 drivers license, reliable transportation, and up-to-date auto insurance
• Ability to pass background check