Residential Nurse (LPN/RN)

Brightli Kirksville, MO 63501, US

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Job Description:

Residential Care Nurse (RN/LPN)

Kirksville, MO
Preferred Family Healthcare: Residential | Full‑Time

Why Nurses Choose This Role

If you’re a nurse looking for structured hours and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in substance use recovery, this role offers meaningful, clinic‑based nursing without hospital floor demands.

As a Substance Use Disorder Nurse, you’ll support individuals through treatment, stabilization, and ongoing recovery care—working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting focused on long‑term wellness rather than acute medical intervention.

✅ Consistent weekday schedule
✅ Mission‑driven care with lasting patient relationships
✅ Strong PTO and benefits
✅ Behavioral health and recovery‑focused nursing

What This SUD Nurse Role Is Like

Collaborative care alongside behavioral health providers and treatment teams
Focus on medication support, assessments, and patient education
Structured workflows and clinic processes
Supportive environment centered on recovery and harm reduction
Opportunity to build expertise in substance use treatment and behavioral health nursing

This role is well‑suited for nurses interested in:

Substance use disorder treatment
Behavioral health or community nursing
Clinic or outpatient care
Building therapeutic relationships over time

Key Responsibilities

Administer medications (oral, injectable, and other approved routes)
Conduct physical and mental health nursing assessments and psychiatric screenings
Document medication administration and nursing assessments in the EHR
Perform MAR reviews, medication counts, and manage medication stock and refills
Prepare clients for appointments by verifying medical history and collecting vitals
Communicate with clients and providers regarding medication needs
Assist with basic lab work and phlebotomy as needed
Support infection control, hygiene, and general health education
Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts

Compensation & Benefits

29 days of PTO
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility (role‑dependent)
Company‑paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & wellness and employee discount programs
Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)

Qualifications

Required

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Active LPN or RN license in Missouri
Experience or interest in substance use or behavioral health treatment

Preferred

Strong documentation and EHR skills
Ability to interpret clinical documentation and lab results
Solid medication calculation and dosage skills
Collaborative mindset and sound clinical judgment
Commitment to confidentiality and compassionate, client‑centered care
Comfort working in a fast‑paced but structured clinic environment

Why Kirksville, MO?

Kirksville offers an affordable cost of living, short commutes, and a supportive community. With local universities and strong community services, it’s an excellent setting for nurses seeking stability, balance, and meaningful work.

Ready to Support Recovery and Build Lasting Impact?

Apply today to join a Substance Use Disorder nursing team where your expertise supports healing, recovery, and long‑term wellness.

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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