Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Brightli; Salem (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Brightli in Salem, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide essential nursing services in residential care and recovery programs. You will administer medications, perform assessments, and support client wellness in a compassionate, teamwork-driven environment.

The role emphasizes advocacy, patient-centered care, and maintaining safe, therapeutic settings. Applicants must hold current RN or LPN licensure in Missouri and demonstrate empathetic, professional care

Qualifications

• Current licensure as RN or LPN in Missouri.
• Experience in residential care or behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to document accurately and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to clients in accordance with service-line requirements.
• Perform thorough nursing assessments and monitor client health.
• Accurately document medication administration and nursing assessments.
• Maintain orderly documentation including safety plans and care plans.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding medication questions and refills.
• Verify client data and medical history; obtain necessary preliminary requirements.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Act as a resource for nursing and medical issues while overseeing hygiene and health concerns.
• Participate in meetings and perform additional duties as assigned by nurse leadership.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Assessment skills

Empathy & advocacy

Education

RN or LPN license (Missouri)

Accredited nursing program graduation

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Salem, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full Time

JobSummary:
Joinourdedicatedteaminmakingameaningfulimpactinthelivesofindividualsseekingrecoveryfrommentalhealthandsubstanceusedisorders.Asavitalmemberofourhealthcarestaff,youwillthriveinasupportiveenvironmentthatemphasizescompassionandteamwork.Yourexpertisewillnotonlyhelprestorehealthbutalsoempowerclientstoachievetheirpersonalgoals.Wearelookingforsomeonecommittedtoadvocacy,withstrongnursingskillsandanempatheticapproachtocare.

In this role, you will provide essential nursing services in residential care facilities and treatment programs. Your responsibilities will include medication administration, patient assessments, and maintaining therapeutic environments to support client wellness.

Thispositionoffers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual’s humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

KeyResponsibilities:

• Administermedicationstoclientsviavariousmethods,includingoralandinjection,inaccordancewithservicelinerequirements.
• Performthoroughnursingassessments,includingphysicalandmentalhealthevaluations.
• Accuratelydocumentmedicationadministrationandnursingassessments,adheringtoservicelinestandards.
• Conductmedicationadministrationreviewsandensurehousestockofmedicationsismonitored.
• Communicateeffectivelywithclientsregardingmedicationinquiriesandmanagerefillrequests.
• Verifyclientdataandmedicalhistory,andobtainnecessaryphysicalpreliminaryrequirements.
• Completeallrequireddocumentationinatimelymanner,includingsafetyplansandnursingassessments.
• Actasaresourcefornursingandmedicalissueswhileoverseeingclienthygieneandrelatedhealthconcerns.
• Participateinnecessarymeetingsandperformadditionaldutiesasassignedbynursingleadership.

Education,Experience,and/orCredentialQualifications:

• CurrentlicensureasaLicensedPracticalNurse(LPN)or Registered Nurse (RN) inthestateofpractice.
• Graduationfromanaccreditedpracticalnurseprogram.

AdditionalQualifications:

• Successfulcompletionofbackgroundcheckincludingcriminalrecord,drivingrecord,abuse/neglect,andfingerprintcheck.
• Currentdriver’slicense,acceptabledrivingrecord,andcurrentautoinsurance.

PhysicalRequirements:

• ADAConsideration-Sedentarywork:Exertingupto10poundsofforceoccasionallyand/oranegligibleamountofforcefrequentlytolift,carry,push,orpull,orotherwisemoveobjects.
• Sedentaryworkinvolvessittingmostofthetimebutmayinvolvewalkingorstandingforbriefperiods.
  

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.