Outpatient Behavioral Health RN (FT)

Acadia Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental and Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Disability coverage

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse for our outpatient adult/child and adolescent program. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care, coordinating with physicians and families to support behavioral health treatment.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met in a dynamic psychiatric setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by Missouri.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document accurately.
• Demonstrate universal precautions and professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse for our outpatient adult/child and adolescent program. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care, coordinating with physicians and families to support behavioral health treatment.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met in a dynamic psychiatric setting.