Registered Nurse -Southwest Community Services

Registered Nurse

2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772

Salary: Approximately $77,684.05 annually. Hours worked between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. receive

an additional 9% shift differential .

Apply by: February 10, 2026

Southwest Community Services has an opening for a Registered Nurse (RN), providing care to adults with developmental disabilities. The working hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., with Sunday/Monday as days off with flexible schedule possibilities.

Responsibilities:

This is a professional RN position accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. RN’s are accountable for reviewing medical records, observing the provision of medical care provided to patients by facility staff, coordinating assessments from other disciplines and incident reporting and investigation. Incumbents oversee and review the work and documentation of LPNs.

Required skills:

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 LPNs.

Eligibility:

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.)

E xcellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

Affordable Health, Vision and Dental Insurance; Paid Basic Life Insurance; Cafeteria Plan; Deferred Compensation; MOSERS Retirement; a minimum of 13 paid holidays per year; 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month; 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month, Tenure Pay and much more!

To Apply:

Apply online at https://mocareers.mo.gov by selecting the Registered Nurse position located in Nevada, MO by February 10, 2026, or contact the Human Resources Office at dmh.nevada.swcshr@dmh.mo.gov

WHY DMH?

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.

This is a professional RN position accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. RN’s are accountable for reviewing medical records, observing the provision of medical care provided to patients by facility staff, coordinating assessments from other disciplines and incident reporting and investigation. Incumbents oversee and review the work and documentation of LPNs.

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.)

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 LPNs.

Affordable Health, Vision and Dental Insurance; Paid Basic Life Insurance; Cafeteria Plan; Deferred Compensation; MOSERS Retirement; a minimum of 13 paid holidays per year; 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month; 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month, Tenure Pay and much more!

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.

Apply online at https://mocareers.mo.gov by selecting the Registered Nurse position located in Nevada, MO by February 10, 2026, or contact the Human Resources Office at dmh.nevada.swcshr@dmh.mo.gov

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