Community RN: Advocate for Wellness & Independent Living

Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Professional training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brightli in Springfield, MO, is seeking a compassionate Community Registered Nurse (RN) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes nursing oversight, health assessments, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote healthy, independent living.

You will deliver person-centered care, supervise staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while advocating for clients’ health needs and well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
• Ability to provide telehealth services to individuals served.
• Ability to maintain professional nursing standards with IDD clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly head-to-toe health assessments for individuals served and document findings.
• Monitor health status and communicate changes to care teams and leadership.
• Advocate for individuals served and promote high-quality care.
• Coordinate nursing oversight, including delegation and supervision.
• Complete Residential RN documentation, logs, and tracking.
• Perform AIMS assessments for tardive dyskinesia risk.
• Participate in required Department of Mental Health training and compliance.
• Manage HRST responsibilities, assessments, and meetings.
• Attend transitions, discharges, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Assist with quality assurance activities and contractual timelines.
• Follow policies and professional nursing standards; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Telehealth capability

Crisis management

Relationship building

Education

RN license

Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states

Telehealth readiness

Job description

Brightli in Springfield, MO, is seeking a compassionate Community Registered Nurse (RN) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes nursing oversight, health assessments, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote healthy, independent living.

You will deliver person-centered care, supervise staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while advocating for clients’ health needs and well-being in a supportive environment.