Youth Services RN: Impactful Pediatric Care & Mentorship

State-of-Missour; Gladstone (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid holidays

Cafeteria plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

State-of-Missour is seeking a professional Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in the Missouri Division of Youth Services. The role includes health assessments, care planning, and supervising nursing staff for youth in day treatment and residential programs.

The RN will dispense medications, maintain health records, and contribute to prevention and wellness activities while ensuring compassionate, ethical care aligned with state standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide physical examinations and nursing assessments for youth.
• Maintain medical and medication logs and review orders.
• Oversee work of LPNs, nurse assistants, and other staff.
• Dispense medications to youth as prescribed.
• Coordinate health services and care plans for residents.
• Conduct CPR and First Aid training and maintain certifications.

Skills

Professional nursing knowledge

Clear communication

Supervising staff

Care planning

Education

Missouri RN license

Job description

State-of-Missour is seeking a professional Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in the Missouri Division of Youth Services. The role includes health assessments, care planning, and supervising nursing staff for youth in day treatment and residential programs.

The RN will dispense medications, maintain health records, and contribute to prevention and wellness activities while ensuring compassionate, ethical care aligned with state standards.