Vera French Community Mental Health Center is looking for a compassionate and driven Registered Nurse to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team - a dynamic, community-based program that meets clients where they are and helps them thrive.
This is a full-time, first-shift position with rotating on-call responsibilities.
As an ACT Nurse, you won't just provide care - you'll change lives. You'll work directly in the community, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs as they build independence, stability, and meaningful connections. Every day looks a little different, and every day makes an impact.
Provide nursing services, case management, and supportive counseling
Monitor, administer, and educate clients about medications
Review lab results and collaborate with the team prescriber
Assess physical health needs and coordinate appropriate referrals
Teach independent living skills
Help clients access housing, employment, and community resources
Support clients in building strong, sustainable community networks
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Minimum six months of psychiatric nursing experience
Current Iowa RN license
ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (Generalist) certification preferred
Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, and alcohol screening
We invest in you so you can invest in others.
Ongoing in-house trainings (CPR, Medication Management & more)
Access to online learning courses
Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program (eligible after one year)
Professional development opportunities to expand your clinical expertise
Group Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
Delta Dental & Vision Insurance
Employer-paid Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)
Supplemental Life & Short-Term Disability options
401(k) Retirement Plan
3% employer contribution (vested day one)
25% match on employee contributions up to 6%
Paid Time Off
9 paid holidays
9 paid sick days
2 weeks vacation
1 Vera French Day