Why you'll love this position:

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

What you'll do:

• Provide physical examinations, perform nursing assessments, schedule sick calls and lab work, and review all medical complaints, injury reports, and physicians’ orders.
• Maintain an ongoing awareness of youths' health care needs and coordinate the provision of services.
• Establish, review, monitor, and maintain medical and medication logs, reports, and files.
• Stay abreast of new developments, research, and treatment techniques that will meet the needs of youth.
• Teach and monitor the implementation of new information throughout the program.
• Conduct CPR and First Aid classes for youth and staff. Obtain and maintain certification as American Red Cross and First Aid Instructor, HIV Counseling and Testing Certification.
• Oversee and review the work and documentation of LPNs, nurse assistants, and other technical personnel.
• RN’s may provide public health services to members of a community such as assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and/or case management; or may oversee other RN’s on a shift.
• RN’s are accountable for incident reporting and investigation and observing the provision of medical care provided to patients by facility staff.
• Provide health care and hygiene instruction to youth, staff, and families, promoting health, prevention and management of illness, injury, and special health needs.
• Dispense medications to youth.
• Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of current professional nursing theory, practices, and standards. Ability to administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions under general professional supervision. Ability to supervise, evaluate, and instruct professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.

Qualifications

Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri’s Nurse Licensure compact and 0-3 years of experience as a registered nurse.

(A graduate of an accredited nursing program may practice as a graduate nurse until he/she has received the results of the first licensure examination taken by the nurse or until ninety (90) days after graduation, whichever first occurs.)

Special Requirement: Must possess a valid driver’s license

If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.