Float Nurse - Medication Services

Float Nurse - Medication Services

Bannister A - Kansas City, MO 64134

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Nursing Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Description

Make a Difference as a Float Nurse with Rediscover

Join ReDiscover's Medication Services Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that's been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we're passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

Why ReDiscover?

• 700+ dedicated professionals
• Over five decades of community impact
• A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth

About the Medication Services Program

At ReDiscover, our Medication Services Program plays a vital role in helping individuals achieve stability, hope, and wellness. Through our Med Clinicslocated across several ReDiscover sitesour compassionate team partners with clients to evaluate their needs, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide ongoing monitoring and support.

What You'll Do

• Complete initial assessment/history on all clients entering treatment.
• Strategically use assessment information to make an appropriate clinical evaluation of client's current conditions in a timely manner. This includes (but not limited to) making appropriate referrals, consulting with physician, and/or educating the client as appropriate.
• Educate client and families on symptoms, medications and side effects.
• Provide a welcoming approach towards all clients, visitors and guests from a trauma informed approach.
• Collect and maintain information about clients and document interactions within ReDiscover's designated electronic medical record.
• Communicate and collaborate with an internal multi-disciplinary team to address various aspects of wellness and ensure positive communication regarding the coordination of client care.

Requirements of the Position

• Availability to work a Full-Time, (40-hours a week), (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm)
  • Main Clinic Location: (Bannister) - 5904 Bannister Rd, Suite A, Kansas City, Mo..
    • Floating when needed to the following locations
      • (Fearon) - 901 NE Independence, Lee's Summit, Mo.
      • (Lee's Summit) - 1535 NE Rice Road, Lee's Summit, Mo.
      • (South) - 6801 South 117th Street, KCMO
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Active Missouri license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (or the ability to practice as an RN or LPN in the state of Missouri).
• At least two (2) years clinical experience in a direct service provision in a mental health setting preferred.
• Knowledge of the community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as use of email.

Grow With Us

We're committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.