ACT Psychiatric Nurse (RN)

About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.

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ACT Psychiatric Nurse (RN)

Location: Chicago, IL 60640 (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 per year

Make a Difference Every Day

We are seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. In this role, you'll provide community-based psychiatric nursing services to adults living with serious mental illness while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to promoting recovery and independence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical care and annual health evaluations for ACT clients.
• Administer injectable psychotropic medications under psychiatric direction.
• Monitor lab results, vital signs, medications, and medical appointments.
• Coordinate with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, and community providers.
• Conduct home visits as needed and respond to medical emergencies.
• Participate in treatment planning, clinical meetings, and maintain timely Medicaid Rule 132/140 documentation.
• Provide education and support to clients, caregivers, and staff.

If you're passionate about community mental health and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today at: 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with individuals with serious mental illness.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to travel within the community.
• Ability to pass a background check and complete required annual training.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000 annual salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b)  retirement plan
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Annual tuition assistance and licensure support
• Mileage and cell phone reimbursement (or company-issued phone)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Voluntary benefit options