Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Mark Twain Behavioral Health Job OpportunityMark Twain Behavioral Health (MTBH) is a private not-for-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization serving Northeast Missouri since 1975 with a wide variety of outpatient services. We strive to treat the whole person by promoting wellness as individuals work toward their personal goals of achieving a satisfying, productive and healthy lifestyle.Mark Twain Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE or REGISTERED NURSE for our KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI location. This full-time salaried position offers competitive pay and full benefits. Consider joining our MTBH Team! We offer a supportive culture of appreciation and a strong emphasis on the health and well-being of our team.This position provides clinical nursing services under the supervision of a medical provider in an outpatient clinic setting to a wide range of individuals including youth to adults.Role ResponsibilitiesTriage for level of careProvide crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize acute crisisConduct assessments which may include brief medical screens, crisis assessment, physical and mental health assessments, substance use/withdrawal screening and psychiatric screeningProvide nursing services within scope of practice and per direction of medical providersEstablish and maintain a professional and positive relationship with the medical providers and community stakeholdersComplete appropriate clinical data in a timely manner and document in the medical recordFacilitate medication consult with medical providerAssist with escribing prescriptions and refills to pharmacies per provider ordersEvaluate medications for right medication, right dosage, right patient and communicate with medical providers for medication changesMonitor and log all medication administration to comply with DMH standardsConsult with employees as requested regarding medications, crisis and other necessary issuesConduct in-service training for MTBH employees on health or medication related topicsAttend staff meetings with clinical staff and medical providersProvide care and oversight of clients in collaboration with other team membersEducate clients regarding their illness and their medicationsServe as a liaison for MTBH clients to their medical providerCoordinate disease management services and programAdherence to the MTBH Ethical Code of Conduct and all policies is required.QualificationsGraduate of a Nursing ProgramCurrent Missouri nursing license: LPN or RNExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience preferredJoin Our TeamWe offer benefit plans including health insurance with a company-paid premium for employee, Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution, 403b retirement plan with annual employer contribution, employee wellness program with financial support for a healthy lifestyle, an interest in work/life balance that includes generous amounts of paid time off plus 11 paid holidays each year, educational funds and time allowance for professional development, amazing teammates, a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing and positive work environment, celebrations of employee appreciation, focus on core company values of compassion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, teamwork, and wellness, with opportunities to contribute the lives of others and help people be well.Mark Twain Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic protected by law in any of its services, activities, or operations.