Nurse Assertive Community Treatment
About The Position
As an ACT Nurse (LPN/RN), provide compassionate, community-based care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, supporting stability, wellness, and recovery. The role combines direct nursing care with a whole-person approach that empowers clients to thrive in their communities. ACT/ACT TAY/STEPS programs deliver wrap-around psychiatric services in clients’ homes and communities through multidisciplinary teams that include psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance use disorder services, supported employment, and peer support. These teams provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year. The role involves community-based services and client transportation; driving is an essential function. A $4,000 retention bonus is offered, subject to the bonus policy and possible exclusions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Practical Nursing certificate or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
- LPN/RN license in Missouri, or GPN/GN with a requirement to pass the Missouri NCLEX within 90 days of graduation.
- Valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage.
- Driving is an essential function of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting is preferred.
- Passion for helping individuals live independently and achieve recovery goals.
- Values teamwork and open communication in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
- Strong clinical judgment and empathy.
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable working in community-based settings.
- Belief in the resilience and potential of every person served.
Responsibilities
- Partner with clients and the ACT team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
- Administer and manage medications under the direction of the team psychiatrist, ensuring safe handling and integration into treatment goals.
- Provide health assessments, education, and coaching on medication use, mental illness, and co-occurring conditions.
- Conduct or assist with comprehensive client assessments and documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and safety plans.
- Support clients in accessing and understanding medical appointments and treatment recommendations.
- Participate in daily and weekly team meetings, consultations, and supervision.
- Provide on-call crisis intervention and support during evenings, nights, or weekends as scheduled.
- Maintain compliance with medication, safety, and infection control protocols, including CLIA, OSHA, and agency policies.
- Provide services in community-based settings and assist with client transportation as needed.
Benefits
- $4,000 retention bonus, paid according to the bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
