Registered Nurse- ACT Program

The Link and Option Center, Inc.•South Holland, IL

1d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The ACT Registered Nurse (RN) is a core member of The Link & Option Center’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, providing integrated behavioral and physical healthcare to clients with serious and persistent mental illness. In collaboration with the Psychiatric Care Provider, ACT Team Leader, and interdisciplinary team, the RN manages the ACT medication system, coordinates healthcare services, monitors client health needs, and promotes wellness and recovery. Consistent with the TMACT fidelity model, the RN primarily delivers services in community-based settings. The role supports continuity of care, medication adherence, health education, prevention, and coordination across behavioral health and medical systems using a person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for evening hours as needed. Schedule flexibility is essential, and work hours may occasionally vary to address client needs, crisis intervention, hospital discharges, and continuity of care. Participation in a rotating weekend coverage and crisis response schedule is required.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
At least one year of experience working with adults with serious and persistent mental illness, consistent with TMACT fidelity standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience in community mental health, behavioral healthcare, case management, care coordination, or integrated healthcare.

Responsibilities

Manage the ACT medication system in collaboration with the Psychiatric Care Provider and other treatment team members.
Administer, monitor, document, and coordinate prescribed medications, including long-acting injectable medications, in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and professional standards.
Conduct medication reconciliation and maintain accurate medication records.
Monitor medication effectiveness, adherence, side effects, adverse reactions, and potential medication interactions.
Develop and implement strategies, with client consent, to promote medication adherence and self-management.
Conduct nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of clients’ physical and behavioral health status.
Screen for medical concerns, medication side effects, substance use, health risks, and barriers to healthcare.
Obtain and monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and other health indicators as clinically appropriate.
Identify changes in health status and communicate findings to the Psychiatric Care Provider and interdisciplinary team.
Participate in crisis intervention and support stabilization efforts as needed.
Coordinate healthcare services across primary care, specialty care, hospitals, pharmacies, and other community providers.
Facilitate medical referrals, follow-up appointments, laboratory services, and continuity of care.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare providers regarding treatment recommendations, medical concerns, medication management, and health outcomes.
Support care transitions, including hospital admissions, discharges, and post-hospital follow-up.
Accompany or transport clients to medical appointments when clinically indicated and consistent with agency policy.
Educate clients about physical health, wellness, medication use, symptom management, nutrition, exercise, tobacco cessation, harm reduction, chronic disease management, and preventive healthcare.
Promote healthy lifestyle choices and support clients in addressing health-risk behaviors.
Educate ACT team members about psychiatric and medical symptoms, medication side effects, and health-related concerns.
Support client self-management and recovery through coaching, motivational interviewing, and strength-based interventions.
Participate in daily team meetings, clinical staffings, and treatment planning discussions as an active member of the ACT multidisciplinary team.
Collaborate with the Psychiatric Care Provider to monitor client health status, medication response, and treatment needs.
Provide nursing consultation and expertise to team members regarding physical health and medication-related concerns.
Contribute to person-centered interventions that support client recovery and community integration.
Ensure nursing services comply with TMACT fidelity standards, CCBHC requirements, agency policies, licensing standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
Participate in quality improvement activities, fidelity reviews, audits, accreditation processes, and program evaluation.
Support program outcomes through best practices, continuous quality improvement, and evidence-based care.