About this opportunity
Mark Twain Behavioral Health lists this Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse opportunity in kirksville, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mark Twain Behavioral Health (MTBH) is a private not-for-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization serving Northeast Missouri since 1975 with a wide variety of outpatient services. We strive to treat the whole person by promoting wellness as individuals work toward their personal goals of achieving a satisfying, productive and healthy lifestyle.
Mark Twain Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE or REGISTERED NURSE for our KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI location. This full-time salaried position offers competitive pay and full benefits. Consider joining our MTBH Team! We offer a supportive culture of appreciation and a strong emphasis on the health and well-being of our team.
This position provides clinical nursing services under the supervision of a medical provider in an outpatient clinic setting to a wide range of individuals including youth to adults.
Role Responsibilities
Triage for level of care
Provide crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize acute crisis
Conduct assessments which may include brief medical screens, crisis assessment, physical and mental health assessments, substance use/withdrawal screening and psychiatric screening
Provide nursing services within scope of practice and per direction of medical providers
Establish and maintain a professional and positive relationship with the medical providers and community stakeholders
Complete appropriate clinical data in a timely manner and document in the medical record
Facilitate medication consult with medical provider
Assist with escribing prescriptions and refills to pharmacies per provider orders
Evaluate medications for right medication, right dosage, right patient and communicate with medical providers for medication changes
Monitor and log all medication administration to comply with DMH standards
Consult with employees as requested regarding medications, crisis and other necessary issues
Conduct in-service training for MTBH employees on health or medication related topics
Attend staff meetings with clinical staff and medical providers
Provide care and oversight of clients in collaboration with other team members
Educate clients regarding their illness and their medications
Serve as a liaison for MTBH clients to their medical provider
Coordinate disease management services and program
Adherence to the MTBH Ethical Code of Conduct and all policies is required.
Qualifications
Graduate of a Nursing Program
Current Missouri nursing license: LPN or RN
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience preferred
Join Our Team
We offer benefit plans including health insurance with a company-paid premium for employee, Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution, 403b retirement plan with annual employer contribution, employee wellness program with financial support for a healthy lifestyle, an interest in work/life balance that includes generous amounts of paid time off plus 11 paid holidays each year, educational funds and time allowance for professional development, amazing teammates, a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing and positive work environment, celebrations of employee appreciation, focus on core company values of compassion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, teamwork, and wellness, with opportunities to contribute the lives of others and help people be well.
Mark Twain Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic protected by law in any of its services, activities, or operations.
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Worksite address
kirksville, MO, 63501, US
Who can apply
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