Registered Nurse - Medication Services

REDISCOVER • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

ReDiscover is a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri. Its Medication Services Program helps clients achieve stability, hope, and wellness through medication evaluation, prescriptions, monitoring, and support. The Registered Nurse works in the Medication Services Department and provides clinical assessment, education, documentation, and care coordination. The role is based at the South Clinic in Kansas City, Missouri, with the possibility of floating to other clinic locations. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, working four 10-hour days.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Hold an active Missouri Registered Nurse license or be able to practice as an RN in Missouri.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Have strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Have intermediate computer skills, including typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel, and email.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of clinical experience providing direct services in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge of community resources and health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area.
• Skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial assessment and history for clients entering treatment.
• Use assessment information to evaluate clients’ current conditions in a timely manner.
• Make appropriate referrals, consult with a physician, and educate clients as appropriate.
• Educate clients and families about symptoms, medications, and side effects.
• Welcome clients, visitors, and guests using a trauma-informed approach.
• Collect and maintain client information and document interactions in ReDiscover’s designated electronic medical record.
• Communicate and collaborate with the internal multidisciplinary team to address wellness and coordinate client care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree