Registered Nurse
About the role
The Missouri Department of Mental Health seeks registered nurses and registered nurse seniors to provide nursing services for a 25-bed forensic inpatient unit at the Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM).
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Perform assigned duties independently according to instructions and established nursing standards and procedures.
Requirements
- 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.
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.
Benefits
This position is at the Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) located at 1000 E. 24th Street, KCMO 64108. PRN and Full Time Positions Available. The Missouri Department of Mental Health offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Pay
$2471.66 (Semi Monthly)
Schedule
Variety of shifts available.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at (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.