Nurse STEPS

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionTo support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,000.00.* 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.About ACT/ACT TAY/STEPSACT (Assertive Community Treatment)/ACT TAY (Assertive Community Treatment for Transitional-Aged Youth)/STEPS (Shape, Teach, Evolve, Prepare, Support) programs are a way of providing many types of service to people with chronic mental health disorders. ACT/STEPS teams provide services directly to people in their community. People who access ACT/STEPS services receive the wrap-around psychiatric services, but within the comfort of their own home and community. ACT/STEPS team members are comprised of professionals in the areas of psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance use disorders, supported employment, and peer support so they have the skills they need to meet the many needs of the people they serve. The ACT/STEPS team provides these services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, each day of the year.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 ResponsibilitiesPartner with clients and the ACT team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plansAdminister and manage medications under the direction of the team psychiatrist, ensuring safe handling and integration into treatment goalsProvide health assessments, education, and coaching on medication use, mental illness, and co-occurring conditionsConduct or assist with comprehensive client assessments and documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and safety plansSupport clients in accessing and understanding medical appointments and treatment recommendationsParticipate in daily and weekly team meetings, consultations, and supervisionProvide on-call crisis intervention and support during evenings, nights, or weekends as scheduledMaintain 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 positionRequirements, Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseAssociate’s degree in nursing requiredQUALIFICATION(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 requiredLICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONRN, licensed in Missouri or GPN/GN, passing the MO NCLEX within 90 days of graduation requiredYou’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role if You:Are passionate about helping individuals live independently and achieve their recovery goalsValue teamwork and open communication in a supportive, mission-driven environmentBring strong clinical judgment and empathy to your daily practiceAre organized, dependable, and comfortable working in community-based settingsBelieve in the resilience and potential of every person you serve*Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.