Registered Nurse (FTC-South)

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health Insurance

Life Insurance (basic)

Cafeteria Plan

Deferred Compensation

MOSERS Retirement

13 paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Job summary

Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the St. Louis area. The role focuses on mental health care, supervision of nursing staff, and coordination with physicians to develop and implement care plans.

The position requires RN licensure in Missouri, with options for leadership and mentoring responsibilities on a 12-hour shift schedule. A strong commitment to patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Nursing from an accredited college or university; current RN license.
• Bachelors in Nursing from an accredited college or university and 1+ year RN experience.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with 2+ years RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and mentor Psychiatric Technicians as charge nurse.
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Lead rounds and coordinate patient care with physicians.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards and policies.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Mental Health

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Education

Master’s in Nursing

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma

Job description

Registered Nurse

Forensic Treatment Center - South

5300 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63139

12 Hour Shifts 6am-6:30pm or 6pm-6:30am

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Registered Nurse who has an interest in helping those with mental illness maximize their potential.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse at St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South, you will receive ongoing guidance, support and education, providing you the opportunity to flourish as a mental health practitioner. You will also coach and mentor our Psychiatric Technicians as a charge nurse in a unit or cottage. Functions as a charge nurse on assigned unit or cottage that requires close supervision; assign, supervise and evaluate the work of other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, direct care and/or other staff in the care and treatment of patients; serve as nursing team leader for defining and implementing the nursing care plan for assigned patients and for supervision of nursing team members; Conducts nursing assessments and develops nursing diagnoses and care plans; train and evaluate nursing staff, direct care staff and nursing students; administers medications and treatment as prescribed by a physician; conducts rounds with and informs physicians of patient status, and receive instructions for further care and treatment; performs assigned duties independently according to instructions and establish nursing standards and procedures; work is reviewed by supervisors for conformance with established policies and effectivenessofnursing procedures; and performs other elated work as assigned

Eligibility

Comprehensive knowledge ofprofessional nursing theory practices and standards; knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutic diets and nutrition, aseptic techniques, and other basic natural and social sciences necessary to provide professional nursing care; introductory knowledge of management principles and techniques as applied to nursing administration; ability to supervise, evaluate and instruct professional and paraprofessional nursing staff, assess patients with mental or physical illness and/or developmental and physical disabilities, make nursing diagnoses, and formulate nursing care plans, direct and administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions and nursing interventions, observe, recognize and identify deviations in the conditions of patients, ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends and/or holidays, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients and their family members.

A Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or universityOR a Bachelor's degree of Nursing from an accredited college or universityAND One of more year of professional experience as a Registered NurseOR an Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or a Diploma in NursingAND Two or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.

Special Requirements

Possession of a current license to practice as a RN in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri's Nurse Licensure Compact at the time of appointment.

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer; services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis