Residential Nurse (LPN/RN)
About The Position
Residential Care Nurse (RN/LPN) Kirksville, MO Preferred Family Healthcare: Residential | Full‑Time Why Nurses Choose This Role If you’re a nurse looking for structured hours and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in substance use recovery, this role offers meaningful, clinic‑based nursing without hospital floor demands. As a Substance Use Disorder Nurse, you’ll support individuals through treatment, stabilization, and ongoing recovery care—working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting focused on long‑term wellness rather than acute medical intervention. ✅ Consistent weekday schedule ✅ Mission‑driven care with lasting patient relationships ✅ Strong PTO and benefits ✅ Behavioral health and recovery‑focused nursing What This SUD Nurse Role Is Like Collaborative care alongside behavioral health providers and treatment teams Focus on medication support, assessments, and patient education Structured workflows and clinic processes Supportive environment centered on recovery and harm reduction Opportunity to build expertise in substance use treatment and behavioral health nursing This role is well‑suited for nurses interested in: Substance use disorder treatment Behavioral health or community nursing Clinic or outpatient care Building therapeutic relationships over time
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active LPN or RN license in Missouri
- Experience or interest in substance use or behavioral health treatment
Nice To Haves
- Strong documentation and EHR skills
- Ability to interpret clinical documentation and lab results
- Solid medication calculation and dosage skills
- Collaborative mindset and sound clinical judgment
- Commitment to confidentiality and compassionate, client‑centered care
- Comfort working in a fast‑paced but structured clinic environment
Responsibilities
- Administer medications (oral, injectable, and other approved routes)
- Conduct physical and mental health nursing assessments and psychiatric screenings
- Document medication administration and nursing assessments in the EHR
- Perform MAR reviews, medication counts, and manage medication stock and refills
- Prepare clients for appointments by verifying medical history and collecting vitals
- Communicate with clients and providers regarding medication needs
- Assist with basic lab work and phlebotomy as needed
- Support infection control, hygiene, and general health education
- Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts
Benefits
- 29 days of PTO
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
- HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility (role‑dependent)
- Company‑paid basic life insurance
- Emergency Medical Leave Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & wellness and employee discount programs
- Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
