Nurse ACT

Nurse Act

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,000. Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we're excited to have you be a part of our mission! Bring hope and healing as an ACT nurse (LPN/RN).

As part of one of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, you'll provide compassionate, community-based care that helps individuals experiencing serious mental illness achieve stability and wellness. In this role, you'll combine your clinical expertise with a whole-person, recovery-focused approach—offering both direct nursing care and support that empowers clients to thrive in their own communities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who values meaningful client relationships, enjoys working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, and is passionate about ensuring individuals receive the care and advocacy they deserve.

Key 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 all medication, safety, and infection control protocols (CLIA, OSHA, and agency policies)
• Provide services in community-based settings and assist with client transportation as needed; driving is an essential function of this position

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

High School/GED required

Qualification(s): Work experience/training/additional requirements

• Experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting preferred • A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

Licensure/certification

RN, licensed in Missouri or GPN/GN, passing the MO NCLEX within 90 days of graduation required

You'll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Are passionate about helping individuals live independently and achieve their recovery goals
• Value teamwork and open communication in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Bring strong clinical judgment and empathy to your daily practice
• Are organized, dependable, and comfortable working in community-based settings
• Believe in the resilience and potential of every person you serve

About Compass Health Network

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve. Our network includes

Royal Oaks Hospital

and

Adapt of Missouri

allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.

Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Why Join Us?

Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you'll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged. We offer:

• Competitive benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Personal and professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program with Xponential access
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*

*Please note:

While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.

Your career, your impact. Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you! Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.