Job Description:
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary: Are you passionate about delivering compassionate care in a supportive environment? As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those seeking recovery from behavioral health and substance use disorders. Join our collaborative team dedicated to maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment while supporting clients through various nursing duties across outpatient psychiatry and housing services. We are looking for dedicated professionals who thrive in a team setting and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the community.
In this role, you will be responsible for administering nursing services, conducting assessments, and ensuring seamless communication between clients and clinic staff. Your multifaceted expertise will contribute to creating a nurturing atmosphere that promotes healing and recovery.
This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
· Administer medications to clients via various methods, including oral, injection, self-administration, and others, according to service line requirements.
· Perform nursing assessments, including physical and mental health assessments, and psychiatric screenings, adhering to service line requirements.
· Document medication administration and nursing assessments accurately and completely, ensuring adherence to service line standards.
· Conduct MAR reviews and medication counts while monitoring house stock of medications. Prepare pass medications as needed.
· Communicate effectively with clients regarding medication questions and needs, staging refill requests to providers according to standard operating policies.
· Room clients, verify client data and medical history, confirm the purpose of visit, and obtain necessary preliminary requirements (e.g., blood draw, urine sample, vital signs).
· Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including nursing assessments, interventions, and client safety plans.
· Serve as a resource for nursing and medical issues, overseeing client hygiene and health-related concerns, under nursing leadership.
· Participate in required meetings and perform additional duties as assigned by nursing leadership.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
· Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.
Additional Qualifications:
· Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
Physical Requirements:
· ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to move objects, including the human body.
· Sedentary duties mostly involve sitting but may include walking or standing briefly. Jobs are classified as sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.
Keywords: Nursing, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, Patient Care, Recovery Services, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Nursing Assessments, Confidentiality, Communication Skills
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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