REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT)

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Registered Nurse within our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Monticello. The RN is an active member of an evidenced-based clinical team, providing medically necessary treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to identified recipients with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

About the Role

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an intensive, non-residential mental health service for persons with serious mental illness. These individuals commonly experience multiple barriers to successful functioning, including co-occurring substance abuse or dependence, homelessness, and unemployment. ACT teams help individuals treat and manage their mental illnesses and develop the skills they need for life in the community of their choice.

• A blend of treatment, rehabilitation, therapeutic, and supportive services
• Directed to persons with a serious mental illness who require intensive services
• Offered on a time-unlimited basis and available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the other nurses on the team, develop, revise, maintain, and ensure adherence to medication policies and procedures, including transcribing, administering, and recording medication prescribed.
• Assignment of medication administration including transcription of medication orders; ordering medication from pharmacies; administering oral and injectable medications; and documenting medication administration.
• Initial and ongoing evaluation, with documentation of effectiveness, client’s reactions, receptiveness, and compliance to the medications, as well as complications and side effects of psychotropic medications prescribed.
• Provide initial and ongoing medication education to recipients, along with documentation of understanding and readiness to learn.
• Identification of need for formal training to other ACT team members regarding psychotropic medications, symptoms, response to medications, and potential side effects.
• Participate in daily team meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, and consulting with team psychiatrist weekly regarding shared clients.

Requirements

• Licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse.
• Meet the qualifications defined in Minnesota Statute 245.462 subdivision 17 as a Mental Health Practitioner.
• Clear DHS Background Study.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

ACT Team experience will set you apart.

Schedule

Full-Time: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. This position includes some evening and weekend shifts and an on-call rotation.

Pay

Pay Range: $81,000 - $90,000 Annually

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Continuing education funds and on-site education programs
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution
• Employee referral program ($1,000 for full-time, $500 for part-time)

We Develop Our Team: Individual developmental experience beginning with agency orientation and role-specific onboarding program. Encouragement to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on-site education programs.

We Take Care of Our Team: Work-life balance with generous paid time off and flexible schedules. Comprehensive benefits plan offering resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being. All CMMHC sites are approved for the National Loan Repayment Program to facilitate repayment of Federal Student Loans.

We Support Each Other: Supportive and collaborative work environment. Mission to foster healthy lives and thriving communities.

We Celebrate Each Other: Team building and employee recognition programs.

We Partner with Our Community: Dedicated volunteer time and encouragement to give back to causes team members are passionate about. Structured community partnership volunteer opportunities.