Registered Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$27 - $45

About The Position

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Miwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Miwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact [email protected]. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Registered Nurse Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Hourly Pay Range: $27.13 - $44.88 SIGN ON BONUS $7,500 Closing Date: 1/19/2026 or upon receipt of the first 50 applications Job Summary: Registered Nurses for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team direct and provide comprehensive nursing care for consumers through medical assessments, psychiatric assessments, medication injections, health education, recommendations, and other services.

Requirements

Valid United States Driver’s License and full access to a reliable, insured vehicle, both able to be maintained throughout employment.
Associate degree or higher in Nursing.
Possession of valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse licensure without restriction at the time of application, able to be maintained throughout employment.
At least one (1) year of experience of psychiatric nursing in a community setting.
Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Advanced knowledge of electronic health records.
Able to lift/carry and push/pull up to 30lbs.
Willing to drive ~50% of the time in this role.
Willing to be part of a rotation for after hours and weekend on-call services.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing.
Bi-lingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Communicate with team psychiatrist about consumer prescriptions.
Monitor, dispense, and document client medications.
Act as liaison between psychiatrist and pharmacy.
Maintain storage and documentation of onsite client prescriptions.
Conduct individual medical and nursing assessments, including at time of intake. Routine assessments thereafter at least every six months.
Work with consumer and team to establish rehabilitative goals to further the consumer's medical needs and physical health.
Provide direct case management services to a small caseload to help consumers successfully live in the community.
Brokerage of services outside of ACT team, regular collateral contacts of providers, and others involved in the consumers' lives.
Provide crisis response services to individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
Interface with county operated crisis services, hospitals, and others as needed to be included in a rotation of after hours and on call services.
Conduct individual and group sessions to give consumers’ tools to manage their physical health and medical co-morbidities.
Complete clinically sound and timely documentation of all services rendered on behalf of consumers in the Electronic Medical Record.
Maintain a productivity level of 75% or greater.
Perform all other duties as assigned.