Forensic Psychiatric Nurse Leader

State-of-Missour; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri — Fulton State Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a forensic psychiatric team in Fulton, MO. The RN will assess patient conditions, teach health maintenance, supervise staff, and ensure accurate documentation while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

The role offers a challenging environment with shift variability and opportunities to contribute to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed treatment. Competitive pay and benefits are provided by the state.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• 0-3 years RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' mental and physical condition to provide quality psychiatric and medical care.
• Teach living skills, medication therapy, symptom management and health maintenance to patients.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing staff and ensure coverage needs are met.
• Maintain nursing care plans, progress notes and documentation.
• Respond to crises and ensure safety of patients, staff, and the public.
• Administer medications and treatments per doctor’s orders.
• Ensure a safe, clean and therapeutic environment.
• Work schedule may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Education

RN Licensure

Experience: 0-3 years

Job description

State of Missouri — Fulton State Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a forensic psychiatric team in Fulton, MO. The RN will assess patient conditions, teach health maintenance, supervise staff, and ensure accurate documentation while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

The role offers a challenging environment with shift variability and opportunities to contribute to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed treatment. Competitive pay and benefits are provided by the state.