LPN or RN (Part-time)

About this role

Job Description: Job Title:   LPN or RN  

Location:   Springfield, Missouri  

Department:  Youth Resiliency Campus

Employment Type:  Part Time

Job Summary:   Join our compassionate team as a Registered Nurse, where you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive nursing services in diverse settings, including residential care facilities and outpatient clinics. You will have the opportunity to positively   impact   the lives of clients dealing with behavioral health and substance use challenges. We are looking for an empathetic and competent professional who excels in delivering high-quality care while   maintaining   strong relationships with both clients and colleagues. Your clinical   expertise   will be essential in monitoring and coordinating patient care, while your commitment to education will help empower clients in their recovery journey.  

In this role, you will assess and evaluate client health needs, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure individualized treatment plans. Your dedication to client care and effective communication will be key in managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the clinic while advocating for patient health.  

This position offers…   *********$2500 Sign On Bonus!!!!*********** •   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:   • Perform   appropriate nursing   assessments and evaluate client health conditions based on service requirements.   • Complete   initial   medical histories and vital signs, coordinating action plans based on results.   •   Monitor   health status and coordinate care with treatment teams as per client needs.   • Create action plans addressing both physical and mental health treatment needs.   • Administer and   monitor   medications according to state and service line standards while educating clients about their benefits.   • Collaborate with physicians and consult with advanced practice providers for comprehensive client management.   • Oversee infectious disease control and ensure client hygiene practices are   maintained .   • Arrange medical appointments and handle emergencies,   ensuring client safety at all times .   • Provide health education and disease prevention strategies to clients.   • Complete   timely   documentation as required by company policies and procedures.  

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:   • Current Registered Nurse licensed in the state of practice.   • Must be willing to become licensed in   additional   states and provide telehealth services.   • BCLS certification   required ; ACLS certification preferred for FQHC.  

Additional Qualifications:   • Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, 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 and/or a negligible amount of force   frequently   to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work   shift .   • Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.  

Keywords: Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Treatment, Nursing, Patient Care, Psychiatry, Medication Administration, Health Assessments, Telehealth, Client Education.  

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients/patients in a variety of settings to include but not limited to: residential care facilities, behavioral health programs, substance use  disorder treatment programs, crisis centers, outpatient and/or primary medical care clinics or in the community within client/patient homes.

Essential Job Functions: • Perform all appropriate nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.

• Evaluate the client/patient’s physical condition and the need for services.

• Complete required screenings, record the client/patient’s initial medical histories and vital signs; coordinate any required action planning based on results.

• Monitor the health status of the client/patient during services provided.

• Work with the treatment team to coordinate care based on client/patient needs.

• Create action plans for client/patient based on physical and mental health in regards to treatment needs.

• Oversee infectious disease control, client/patient hygiene, and related client & facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.

• Provide disease prevention, risk reduction and other health education as needed.

• Arrange medical appointments for client/patients dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and manage medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and/or drug reactions.

• Consult with a physician/advanced practice provider as necessary or advocate for medical services through managed care organizations.

• Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions.

• Review medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking prescribed medications as prescribed. 

• Administer and oversee administration of medications via various methods according to service line requirements

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