REGISTERED NURSE

State of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center in Farmington invites qualified Registered Nurses to join our forensic nursing team. This RN position emphasizes trauma-informed care in a secure setting and involves developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and administering medications per physician orders.

We offer a competitive salary with shift differential and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• RN with current MO license or Missouri Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Experience in trauma-informed, forensic or secure settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain nursing treatment plans and documentation.
• Interact with patients as part of the treatment plan, including activities that support rehabilitation.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Supervise and train ward staff as assigned.
• Attend facility shifts and comply with policies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Forensic nursing

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MO RN license or compact license

Job description

Job Location:

This position will be located at 1016 W. Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640

Why You'll Love This Position

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is seeking motivated, energetic, and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our pioneering nursing service teams. These positions involve providing assistance to forensic clients with mental illnesses within a secure environment. Ideal candidates should possess compassion and demonstrate proficiency in working within a trauma-informed, recover-oriented setting. This is a professional registered nurse (RN) position accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center offers competitive salary with shift and security differential, an hourly PRN rate, flexible scheduling options, and weekend options.

• Develop and maintain nursing treatment plan, progress notes, flow sheets, and other required documentation
• Interact with patients as a part of the treatment plan, including social, recreational, and treatment activities in order to provide continuing treatment and rehabilitation
• Intermittent physical activity including:
  • Walking (100-500 feet; may require rapid response)
  • Standing (15-30 minutes in session)
  • Sitting (15-30 minutes in session)
  • Lifting (35 pounds)
  • Hearing (evaluating potentially dangerous situations; taking blood pressures)
  • Seeing (written instructions, patient behaviors)
  • Speaking (in order to communicate with patients and staff)
• Make quick decisions and respond promptly and appropriately
• Demonstrate good manual dexterity
• Proper use of the telephone or any other equipment employee's use for duty purposes
• Transcribe medical orders. Administers medications and treatments in compliance with physician orders
• Assigns, supervises, trains, and evaluates work of ward staff
• Attends work according to facility policies

Minimum Qualifications:

• A successful candidate must possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse in MO.
  • Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri's Nurse License Compact

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

For more information on this position, please contact Human Resources at 573-218-6800.

Note: disciplinary action(s) within the past six (6) months may disqualify applicants for promotional changes in classification. Any request for an exception to this criteria must be submitted to Human Resources for consultation with facility administration for final approval.