Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Salem, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:
Join our dedicated team in making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. As a vital member of our healthcare staff, you will thrive in a supportive environment that emphasizes compassion and teamwork. Your expertise will not only help restore health but also empower clients to achieve their personal goals. We are looking for someone committed to advocacy, with strong nursing skills and an empathetic approach to care.

In this role, you will provide essential nursing services in residential care facilities and treatment programs. Your responsibilities will include medication administration, patient assessments, and maintaining therapeutic environments to support client wellness.

This position offers…
· 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:
· Administer medications to clients via various methods, including oral and injection, in accordance with service line requirements.
· Perform thorough nursing assessments, including physical and mental health evaluations.
· Accurately document medication administration and nursing assessments, adhering to service line standards.
· Conduct medication administration reviews and ensure house stock of medications is monitored.
· Communicate effectively with clients regarding medication inquiries and manage refill requests.
· Verify client data and medical history, and obtain necessary physical preliminary requirements.
· Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including safety plans and nursing assessments.
· Act as a resource for nursing and medical issues while overseeing client hygiene and related health concerns.
· Participate in necessary meetings and perform additional duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice.
· Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.

Additional Qualifications:
· Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, 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.
· Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Keywords: Nursing, Patient Care, Recovery Services, Medication Administration, Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment, Health Assessments, Therapeutic Environment, Documentation, Client Support.

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.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.