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Job Description
This full-time position will be located at 112 Plaza Dr. Sikeston, MO. 63801.
The regular work schedule will be discussed during the interview process and will require occasional overtime as needed. Hours are generally Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with some flexibility within those times. The incumbent will be required to share rotating on-call responsibilities for the SEMORS facilities with other RN nursing leads.
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.
The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-benefits
This is a professional registered nurse (RN) position accountable for supporting the DBH residential campus program in Sikeston, MO. The incumbent will be accountable for reviewing medical records, observing the provision of medical care provided to patients by facility staff, training facility staff, coordinating assessments from other disciplines, incident reporting, meeting participation, and discharge/transition planning. You may be required to review the work and documentation of LPNs, nurse assistants, and other technical personnel. Jobs in this family perform nursing services that affect patient care and are accountable for the health maintenance/restoration, health promotion, disease prevention, and the quality of care delivered.
Typical functions
The functions within this job family will include the following:- Administer medications and other prescribed treatments.
- Take vital signs.
- Assist with care plan activities.
- Observe and record patient conditions.
- Review medical records/charts and submit required service monitoring documentation.
- Plan, develop, evaluate, and monitor DBH nursing program and recommend changes.
- Active participation in an inter-disciplinary team and ability to work successfully independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to utilize safety care strategies and follow strategies identified in individuals’ behavior support plan and individualized personal plan.
Knowledge of current professional nursing theory, practices, and standards. Ability to administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions under general professional supervision.
* Professional level nursing duties that require the use of critical thinking and strong autonomy, requires problem solving and excellent communication skills.
* Conducts clinical nurse reviews related to complicated health issues, mortality reviews, and health related threshold reports.
* Prepares and conducts nursing assessments and develops nursing diagnoses.
* Assists in the instruction and monitoring programs for Level One Medication Aide and oversight programs.
* Administers detailed therapeutic prescriptions and nursing interventions.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse and 0-3 years of experience as a registered nurse.
(A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program may practice as a graduate nurse until results of first licensure examination are received or until 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first.)
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 .
Chuck Holbrook
(573) 472-6556
chuck.holbrook@dmh.mo.gov -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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