Residential Registered Nurse

Residential Registered Nurse

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving the lives of others? Join our collaborative and mission-driven team where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This rewarding opportunity offers meaningful one-on-one impact, autonomy in nursing practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to advocate for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. We are seeking a dependable, caring professional who demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to person-centered care.

The Residential Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served within the residential IDD program. This position provides ongoing nursing oversight, conducts health assessments, collaborates with support teams and healthcare providers, monitors changing health needs, supports staff training and delegation activities, and helps ensure compliance with program and regulatory requirements while advocating for the individuals we serve.

This position offers:

• Employee Assistance Program 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive monthly head-to-toe assessments for residential clients and document findings in Therap.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, support teams, families, and agency leadership to ensure individuals receive appropriate care and support.
• Monitor and communicate changes in health status, needs, and medical concerns while recommending appropriate interventions.
• Advocate for individuals served and promote person-centered healthcare planning.
• Provide nursing delegation, specialized instruction, and supervision documentation as required.
• Complete Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments for individuals at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia.
• Support Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) activities, including assessments, electronic medical record maintenance, ISP participation, and transition planning meetings, when assigned.
• Deliver or support Level 1 Med Aide training in accordance with program and contractual requirements, when assigned.
• Assist with HIPS Reviews, Mortality Reviews, Nursing Reviews, and other regulatory review processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including monthly service logs and required service delivery records.
• Complete required Residential RN training and ongoing professional development as directed by the Department of Mental Health.
• Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Must be willing to obtain nursing licensure in additional states as required.
• Must be comfortable providing telehealth services to individuals served.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and responsive during crisis situations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with funding sources, team members, individuals served, families, and members of the medical community.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude while working with others.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background screening, including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect screening, and fingerprint check.
• Current valid driver's license.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Current automobile insurance coverage.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently to move objects or equipment.
• Utilize repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing, writing, and documentation throughout the workday.
• Remain seated for extended periods while completing administrative and clinical documentation tasks.
• Walk and stand occasionally as needed to perform assessments, support clients, and complete job responsibilities.
• Perform other physical activities consistent with sedentary work requirements.

Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, IDD, Residential Services, Community Health Nursing, Telehealth, Healthcare, Nursing Assessments, Developmental Disabilities

Position Perks & 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

Brightli is on a Mission:

• A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
• As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.