Registered Nurse

Brightli • Saint Charles, MO

17d

About The Position

Are you a compassionate and mission-driven Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join our dedicated Recovery Services team in Saint Charles MO, where your clinical expertise will directly impact individuals navigating behavioral health and substance use recovery. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse care settings, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, expand your clinical knowledge, and support whole-person wellness. If you are adaptable, clinically strong, and passionate about serving vulnerable populations with dignity and respect, we encourage you to apply. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive nursing services across residential programs, behavioral health services, substance use disorder treatment programs, crisis centers, outpatient clinics, and community-based settings. You will conduct assessments, manage medications, coordinate care, monitor health status, and educate clients and families while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best clinical practices. Your role will be essential in promoting recovery, stability, and improved health outcomes for those we serve.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensed in the state of practice
• Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
• Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.
• FQHC: BCLS certification required, ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all appropriate nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.
• Evaluate the client/patient’s physical condition and the need for services.
• Complete required screenings, record the client/patient’s initial medical histories and vital signs; coordinate any required action planning based on results.
• Monitor the health status of the client/patient during services provided.
• Work with the treatment team to coordinate care based on client/patient needs.
• Create action plans for client/patient based on physical and mental health in regards to treatment needs.
• Oversee infectious disease control, client/patient hygiene, and related client & facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.
• Provide disease prevention, risk reduction and other health education as needed.
• Arrange medical appointments for client/patients dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and manage medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and/or drug reactions.
• Consult with a physician/advanced practice provider as necessary or advocate for medical services through managed care organizations.
• Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions.
• Review medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking prescribed medications as prescribed.
• Administer and oversee administration of medications via various methods according to service line requirements; Monitor medication compliance in regard to State Regulatory standards.
• Consult with the physician/advanced practice provider or pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed.
• Oversee therapeutic injection of medication (subcutaneous or intramuscular).
• Monitor lab levels including consultation with physicians/advanced practice providers, clients, and clinical staff.
• Coordinate medication needs with pharmacies, clients/patients, and families, including the use of indigent drug programs.
• Monitor medication side-effects including the use of standardized evaluations.
• Monitor physician orders for treatment modifications requiring client/patient education.
• Assists Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams.
• Sets up and draws any necessary labs and performs any special procedures as requested by the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as indicated in company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Benefits

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed