Registered Nurse (Primary Care) - PRN

Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

Department: FQ Primary Care

Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary:

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join our collaborative healthcare team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to individuals across a variety of settings. This position offers the opportunity to provide direct patient care, coordinate treatment services, educate patients on health and wellness, collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, and contribute to improved health outcomes throughout the community. We are seeking a dedicated nursing professional who values teamwork, clinical excellence, adaptability, and patient-centered care.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive nursing services to clients and patients receiving care through primary care, behavioral health, substance use treatment, outpatient services, residential programs, crisis services, and community-based settings. You will perform nursing assessments, coordinate care, administer medications, monitor patient health status, provide education, and work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical teams to support whole-person care and positive treatment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, screenings, health histories, and vital sign collection to identify patient needs and support treatment planning

Provide direct nursing care and ongoing health monitoring for individuals receiving primary care, behavioral health, and substance use treatment services

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate patient care and improve health outcomes

Develop and implement individualized action plans that address both physical and behavioral health needs

Educate patients and guardians on medications, treatment recommendations, disease prevention, risk reduction, wellness strategies, and healthy lifestyle practices

Administer and oversee medications, therapeutic injections, and other nursing interventions in accordance with regulatory standards and program requirements

Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, treatment compliance, and laboratory results while communicating findings with providers and treatment teams

Coordinate medication services with pharmacies, patients, families, and assistance programs to ensure continuity of care

Arrange and coordinate medical appointments, specialty referrals, special dietary needs, and follow-up care services

Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during examinations and clinical procedures

Collect laboratory specimens, perform requested procedures, and support diagnostic and treatment activities

Monitor infection control practices, patient hygiene concerns, and overall health and safety within assigned programs

Respond appropriately to medical concerns, urgent health issues, and emergency situations

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements

Support organizational goals and participate in additional duties as assigned by program leadership

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice

Willingness to obtain nursing licensure in additional states as needed

Ability and willingness to provide telehealth services to individuals served

BCLS certification required for FQHC services

ACLS certification preferred

Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and standards related to primary care, mental health, and substance use treatment

Knowledge of healthcare regulations, treatment protocols, and program-specific policies and procedures

Additional Qualifications:

Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance required

Successful completion of background screenings, including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients, families, providers, and community partners

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Proficiency with computers, electronic health records, and related software applications

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and external partners

Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective during behavioral health crises and high-pressure situations

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds while treating all persons with dignity and respect

Strong organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills

Ability to read and interpret laboratory results, healthcare documentation, safety procedures, policy manuals, and clinical records

Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced and changing healthcare environment

Physical Requirements:

Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently

Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking throughout the workday

Utilize repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing, documentation, and clinical record review

Lift, carry, push, pull, or move light objects as necessary to perform essential job functions

Maintain the physical ability to safely perform nursing duties in clinical, office-based, and community settings

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.