Registered Nurse Supervisor

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Registered Nurse Supervisor
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - North, 5351 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63112
Annual Salary Range: $92,000-$95,000
Day Shift: 0800-1630 (Sat/Sun Off Days) Work Location: 1 West


St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - North provides specialized care for adults diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Registered Nurse Supervisor who has an interest in helping adults with mental illness maximize their potential.

Responsibilities:
This is a professional supervisory position that serves as the facility wide nursing supervisor on an assigned shift. The successful applicant is expected to work independently with minimum supervision, will direct and evaluate nursing services provided, knowledgeable of CMS/TJC and other regulatory guidelines, will conduct rounds of the facility to inspect patient care and treatment and also supervise and train nursing staff, reconcile employee monthly time records, coach, mentor, etc.

Eligibility:
Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory practices and standards; knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutic diets and nutrition, aseptic techniques, and other basic natural and social sciences necessary to provide professional nursing care; introductory knowledge of management principles and techniques as applied to nursing administration; ability to supervise, evaluate and instruct professional and paraprofessional nursing staff, assess patients with mental or physical illness and/or developmental and physical disabilities, make nursing diagnoses, and formulate nursing care plans, direct and administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions and nursing interventions, observe, recognize and identify deviations in the conditions of patients, ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends and/or holidays, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients and their family members.
A Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor's degree of Nursing from an accredited college or university AND One of more year of professional experience as a Registered Nurse OR an Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or a Diploma in Nursing AND Two or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse. Special Requirements: Possession of a current license to practice as a RN in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri's Nurse Licensure Compact at the time of appointment.

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.