Registered Nurse T1 at SCHC

State-of-Missour; Mehlville (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse for the South County Habilitation Center in St. Louis, MO. The full-time role runs 6:30am–3:00pm with alternating days off; base salary and total compensation reflect service adjustments and other differential pay.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating nursing plans, conducting assessments, supervising staff, and administering medications as prescribed by a physician. The department emphasizes total compensation and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Missouri RN licensure required.
• Must be free of discipline per policy.
• Full-time position at South County Habilitation Center.
• Experience with care plans and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans based on nursing assessment; participate in nursing diagnoses; and implement nursing components of master treatment plans.
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop nursing diagnoses and care plans.
• Assigns and evaluates the work of other Licensed Practical Nurses, direct care, and/or other staff in the care and treatment of patients/clients on a ward or comparable living area.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician; conducts rounds with and informs physicians of patient/client status, and receives instructions for further care and treatment.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care plan development

Staff supervision

Medication administration

Physician communication

Education

Missouri RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse – South County Habilitation Center

for St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers

Expected Salary:

$3,976.85 semi-monthly or $95,444.40 annually

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. Years of service adjustments, shift differentials, and other targeted salary payments are applied to the total compensation of your paycheck and are subject to eligibility requirements of the appropriate differential.

Apply by: October 8, 2026

Job Location

This full-time position is located at South County Habilitation Center, 2312 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63125. Regular work schedule will be 6:30am to 3:00pm with alternating Tuesday/Friday and every other Saturday/Sunday as regular days off.

Why you’ll love this position:

If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, you can make a difference in the lives of our consumers, so they too have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their community.

What you’ll do:

• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans based on nursing assessment; participate in nursing diagnoses; and implement nursing components of master treatment plans.
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop nursing diagnoses and care plans.
• Assigns and evaluates the work of other Licensed Practical Nurses, direct care, and/or other staff in the care and treatment of patients/clients on a ward or comparable living area.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician; conducts rounds with and informs physicians of patient/client status, and receives instructions for further care and treatment.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

Knowledge of current professional nursing theory, practices, and standards. Ability to administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions under general professional supervision. Ability to supervise, evaluate, and instruct professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.

Typical qualifications:

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri.

Current DMH employees applying for this position must be free of discipline for six months.To promote to this position, you should be free of discipline for twelve months. (See SLDDTC Policy 4.06, Bidding).

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.

If you have questions about the position contact, please call Jennifer Krystynak at 314-894-5418