Position(s): REGISTERED NURSE/REGISTERED NURSE SENIOR (various shifts)

Salary: $2471.66 (Semi Monthly)

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

What you’ll do:

• Provide nursing services for a 25 bed forensic inpatient unit.

• Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, direct care, and/or other staff in the care and treatment of clients on a unit or comparable living area.

• Serve as a nursing team leader responsible for defining and implementing the nursing care plan for assigned clients and for supervision of nursing team members.

• Complete nursing assessments and develop nursing diagnoses and care plans.

• Participate in developing individualized treatment plans as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Train and evaluate nursing staff, direct care staff, and nursing students.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician; conduct rounds with and informs physicians of client status, and receives instruction for further care and treatment.

• Performs assigned duties independently according to instructions and established nursing standards and procedures.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; and, One or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.

OR

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; and, Two or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.

OR

An Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or a Diploma in Nursing; and,

Three or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a valid Missouri nursing license.

• Prior supervisory and psychiatric nursing experience

• Proven Leadership and management skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, supervisors, and the general public.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Human Resources (816) 512-7404. Submit your resume to cbm.hr@dmh.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.