Regisitered Nurse 4024 Stirrup Creek Drive, Suite 200 Durham, NC 27703
The Emily Program, Durham, NC, United States
4024 Stirrup Creek Drive, Suite 200 Durham, NC 27703
Position Overview
The RN/LPN provides holistic and compassionate nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting clients in an inpatient or residential higher level of care (HLOC) setting or in an outpatient setting with primary focus on clients in day programming (PHP/IDP).
Schedule
12‑hour shifts (7:00 pm‑7:30 am)
Compensation
$30‑45 per hour plus shift differential. Final compensation within pay range based on qualifications/experience.
How Nurses Empower Recovery
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify nursing care needs, potential risks, and psychological challenges.
Provides medication management including education, assessing adherence, administration in the inpatient and residential setting only, and monitoring for side effects in collaboration with provider.
Assists and supports medical and psychiatric providers with medical care coordination.
Provides medical care coordination between patient, provider, staff, family, and outside care agencies as needed.
Serves as a staff resource for client medical needs and information.
Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation in the client medical record.
Able to follow through with directives provided by a Nurse Manager or Lead Nurse when applicable.
Partners with team effectively to maximize performance through use of communication skills, knowledge of team dynamics, and adaptation to change to ensure high quality of care.
Drive clients, staff, and supplies in the company vehicle in emergencies as needed (Inpatient or Residential only).
Process refills, laboratory procedures, EKGs, vitals, supply ordering and stocking, and triaging of calls.
Assists staff to provide a safe environment for patient care.
Adheres to policies and procedures as defined by the various programs including maintaining client confidentiality and client rights.
Able to take initiative, utilize critical thinking skills, and resource to work autonomously when needed.
Provides direction and support to LPNs, CNA, and Medical Assistant.
Performs nursing assessments and tasks (e.g., Patient Assessments, Venipuncture/Phlebotomy, EKG placement and capture, Nasogastric Tube Feeds, implementation of provider orders).
Partners with medical and psychiatric providers to ensure client safety during treatment at Accanto facilities, including appropriate management of medication regimen.
Partners with nutrition and medical to monitor meal compliance, possible impacts on clients’ health, and actions needed.
Operates as the Person in Charge during afterhours and owns escalation to on‑call leadership/providers during after hour periods.
Partners with the treatment team to create the appropriate treatment plan for each client.
Partners with BHTs to help with client de‑escalations.
Collaborates with site staff on incident reports.
Responds to medical concerns in the milieu.
Performs safety assessments after hours.
Initiate emergency response/protocols after business hours.
Initiate nursing interventions to protect client safety.
Make appropriate client accommodations for group attendance based on medical concerns.
Education Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
Current licensure in state practicing or compact as a Registered Nurse required.
Other Qualifications
Must have a valid driver's license and be authorized to drive.
Current Basic Life Support certification required (American Heart Association) within 15 days from date of hire.
Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
Employees at Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.
Physically able to stand for long periods and respond quickly in emergencies.
Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, or crouching when appropriate, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
Lift, carry, push, or pull up to approximately 40 pounds (supplies, etc.).
Fast‑paced, multidisciplinary setting.
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.
Competence with Information Technology (basic computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Record, Microsoft Teams).
Vital sign and physical assessments.
NG tube placement training (inpatient only).
What We Offer
Employee Benefits
We understand the importance of a well‑rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For full‑time employees, we offer:
HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Vision insurance (EyeMed)
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Company‑paid life insurance
Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation.
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As set forth in The Emily Program’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
We are a federal contractor and are required to collect voluntary self‑identification of protected veteran status and disability status to comply with VEVRAA and federal disability laws. The categories for protected veteran status include:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or would be entitled if not for retirement pay) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability
Form CC‑305
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OMB Control Number 1250‑0005
Expires 04/30/2026
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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Position Overview
The RN/LPN provides holistic and compassionate nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting clients in an inpatient or residential higher level of care (HLOC) setting or in an outpatient setting with primary focus on clients in day programming (PHP/IDP).
Schedule
12‑hour shifts (7:00 pm‑7:30 am)
Compensation
$30‑45 per hour plus shift differential. Final compensation within pay range based on qualifications/experience.
How Nurses Empower Recovery
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify nursing care needs, potential risks, and psychological challenges.
Provides medication management including education, assessing adherence, administration in the inpatient and residential setting only, and monitoring for side effects in collaboration with provider.
Assists and supports medical and psychiatric providers with medical care coordination.
Provides medical care coordination between patient, provider, staff, family, and outside care agencies as needed.
Serves as a staff resource for client medical needs and information.
Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation in the client medical record.
Able to follow through with directives provided by a Nurse Manager or Lead Nurse when applicable.
Partners with team effectively to maximize performance through use of communication skills, knowledge of team dynamics, and adaptation to change to ensure high quality of care.
Drive clients, staff, and supplies in the company vehicle in emergencies as needed (Inpatient or Residential only).
Process refills, laboratory procedures, EKGs, vitals, supply ordering and stocking, and triaging of calls.
Assists staff to provide a safe environment for patient care.
Adheres to policies and procedures as defined by the various programs including maintaining client confidentiality and client rights.
Able to take initiative, utilize critical thinking skills, and resource to work autonomously when needed.
Provides direction and support to LPNs, CNA, and Medical Assistant.
Performs nursing assessments and tasks (e.g., Patient Assessments, Venipuncture/Phlebotomy, EKG placement and capture, Nasogastric Tube Feeds, implementation of provider orders).
Partners with medical and psychiatric providers to ensure client safety during treatment at Accanto facilities, including appropriate management of medication regimen.
Partners with nutrition and medical to monitor meal compliance, possible impacts on clients’ health, and actions needed.
Operates as the Person in Charge during afterhours and owns escalation to on‑call leadership/providers during after hour periods.
Partners with the treatment team to create the appropriate treatment plan for each client.
Partners with BHTs to help with client de‑escalations.
Collaborates with site staff on incident reports.
Responds to medical concerns in the milieu.
Performs safety assessments after hours.
Initiate emergency response/protocols after business hours.
Initiate nursing interventions to protect client safety.
Make appropriate client accommodations for group attendance based on medical concerns.
Education Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
Current licensure in state practicing or compact as a Registered Nurse required.
Other Qualifications
Must have a valid driver's license and be authorized to drive.
Current Basic Life Support certification required (American Heart Association) within 15 days from date of hire.
Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
Employees at Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.
Physically able to stand for long periods and respond quickly in emergencies.
Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, or crouching when appropriate, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
Lift, carry, push, or pull up to approximately 40 pounds (supplies, etc.).
Fast‑paced, multidisciplinary setting.
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.
Competence with Information Technology (basic computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Record, Microsoft Teams).
Vital sign and physical assessments.
NG tube placement training (inpatient only).
What We Offer
Employee Benefits
We understand the importance of a well‑rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For full‑time employees, we offer:
HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Vision insurance (EyeMed)
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Company‑paid life insurance
Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation.
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As set forth in The Emily Program’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
We are a federal contractor and are required to collect voluntary self‑identification of protected veteran status and disability status to comply with VEVRAA and federal disability laws. The categories for protected veteran status include:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or would be entitled if not for retirement pay) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability
Form CC‑305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250‑0005
Expires 04/30/2026
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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