Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health

Do you have a heart for community care?

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We’re seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team—a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing life-changing care to individuals living with serious mental illness and substance use challenges in their own communities.

This isn’t traditional nursing—it’s transformative, community-based care that makes a lasting difference.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Registered Nurse on our ACT Team, you’ll provide direct, compassionate, and holistic care to clients where they live and thrive. You’ll be part of a supportive team that meets daily, shares insights, and works together to create lasting stability for each individual served.

You Will

• Deliver essential nursing care, including psychotropic medication administration and monitoring as prescribed by the team psychiatrist.
• Conduct nursing assessments and interventions while monitoring for medical issues and potential side effects.
• Collaborate with the team psychiatrist to create, update, and manage medication protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assess and document medication effectiveness, potential complications, and any side effects.
• Develop personalized strategies to promote medication adherence and overall wellness.
• Contribute to individualized treatment plans and participate in daily ACT team meetings.
• Provide on-call crisis intervention services as part of a rotating schedule.
• Document all client interactions and care in the Welligent EMR system.
  
  

Why Join Our ACT Team?

Community Impact: Deliver care directly in homes, shelters, and community spaces—helping individuals build stability and independence.

Collaborative, Holistic Care: Work alongside therapists, housing specialists, and peer supports to address the full spectrum of health needs.

Patient Advocacy: Go beyond traditional nursing by empowering and educating clients to take charge of their well-being.

Professional Growth: Gain ongoing training and development within a mission-driven organization that values your dedication and growth.

Compensation & Benefits

We intentionally support your professional goals, personal well-being, and financial security through a robust benefits package:

• Salary: $70,000 – $85,000 annually (based on experience)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company phone, laptop, and IT support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Active, unrestricted RN license to practice in North Carolina
• Experience in behavioral health or mental health preferred
• Comfort working in community-based settings
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
  
  

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your compassion and clinical expertise to a mission that transforms lives.

Apply today at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsucp.com.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!