ACTT Licensed Practical Nurse

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: 5–7 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 driver’s license, reliable transportation, and up-to-date auto insurance
Ability to pass background check

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No