Registered Nurse - Kansas City, United States - Saint Louis County Clerks Office
Description
Position(s): REGISTERED NURSE/REGISTERED NURSE SENIOR (various shifts)
Salary: $ Semi Monthly)
Job Location: The job is located at Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) 1000 E. 24th Street, KCMO 64108. PRN and Full Time Positions Available. This is a Joint Commission Accredited behavioral health facility.
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:
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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.