- Salary
- $27 – $37/hr
- Location
- Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
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Position Snapshot:
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Schedule: Mondays through Friday 3pm-7pm
Pay: $27-$30/hr for LPN's and $32-$37/hr for RN's
Work Setting: Onsite
Position Type: Part-time
Make an Impact With Us
Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a FBC Registered Nurse to join our Behavioral Health team in Jacksonville, NC.
The FBC Nurse provides direct nursing care, medication administration, and ongoing health monitoring for adults experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises in a 24/7 Facility‑Based Crisis (FBC) program. Working under the direction of the FBC Program Supervisor and within the NC Nurse Practice Act, the FBC Nurse implements provider-ordered treatment protocols, supports crisis stabilization and withdrawal monitoring, and promotes a safe, therapeutic environment. The FBC Nurse also assists with training and supporting facility staff in nursing-related tasks and clinical expectations.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact and helping people thrive, we'd love to have you on our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with clients, families, and other team members to ensure care plans are aligned with personal outcomes for each consumer.
- Develop and document initial assessments of the consumers personal care needs.
- Conduct a home visit monthly and as needed to assess and re-evaluate the consumer need, modifies the plan of care and conducts the direct service provider supervisory visit.
- Monitors and trains direct service providers providing personal care services or services to medically fragile consumers.
Clinical Assessment & Monitoring:
- Perform nursing screenings, collect vital signs, complete withdrawal risk assessments (CIWA/COWS).
- Monitor medical, emotional, and psychiatric stability, including behavioral health safety concerns.
- Assess and document acute psychiatric symptoms, safety risks, and changes in condition.
- Participate in crisis stabilization interventions and support a safe, therapeutic environment.
Medication Management:
- Administer medication, including PRN and emergency medications.
- Monitor for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Ensure medical safety, accurate documentation, and controlled substance accountability.
- Implement provider-ordered treatment protocols, including detoxification and symptom-management orders.
- Consult with the provider as needed regarding patient status or treatment concerns.
Crisis Response & Team Support:
- Lead de-escalation efforts and coach staff in trauma-informed crisis response.
- *Serve as the clinical liaison for the shift team, promoting consistent communication and care
- Provide clinical guidance to non-licensed personnel.
- Support the FBC Program Supervisor by reinforcing clinical expectations and standards.
Documentation, Compliance & Quality:
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of screenings, assessments, interventions, incident reports, and medication administration.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, drills, and incident reviews.
- Uphold infection control standards, patient rights, and emergency preparedness requirements.
- Comply with Easterseals PORT Health policies and procedures, accrediting body standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Training & Development:
- Assist the FBC Program Supervisor in training and supporting non-licensed personnel in medication‑related tasks, including vital sign collection, medication administration, medication safety, observation and reporting, and documentation accuracy.
- RN only: May validate task readiness within RN delegation rules.
- Complete required training within prescribed timeframes.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
- Active, unencumbered North Carolina RN or LPN license, or a valid Multistate/Compact RN or LPN license.
- One year of experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgement within scope of practices; ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced crisis environment.
- Valid unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance.
- Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.
Equipment Used:
- Office & Communication Equipment: computer, printer, copier, phone, Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Medical Equipment: Automated external defibrillator (AED), breathalyzer, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, stethoscope, centrifuge.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, or remain mobile for extended periods during a shift.
- Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 25-35 pounds occasionally (e.g., supplies, equipment, assisting patients).
- Ability to safely perform physical interventions such as supporting an unsteady patient, assisting with transfers or responding to emergencies.
- Ability to hear and respond to alarms, client needs and emergency communications.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with potential exposure to individuals in crisis, unpredictable behaviors, and common clinical hazards (e.g. bodily fluids, sharps).
- Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Must possess the necessary abilities to perform tasks such as develop written communication as well as review work to determine accuracy.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment:
- Work is performed in a fast-paced 24/7 crisis-care setting serving adults with behavioral health and substance use needs.
- Frequent interaction with individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, withdrawal, or unpredictable behaviors.
- Exposure to clinical hazards such as bodily fluids and infectious conditions; PPE is required.
What You'll Bring:
We’re looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role.
- Must be a licensed Registered Nurse or any medical staff considered equivalent or higher.
- Two years of experience as an RN with home health care experience preferred.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people while demonstrating respect and consideration for all individuals including staff and participants.
- Ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff members and participants in order to provide a safe and healthy environment.
- Ability to enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency policies and procedures.
- Professionalism, enthusiasm, creativity and a sense of humor.
Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?
Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.
For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include:
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services.
- Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable.
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.
Our 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply! Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact [email protected]
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