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Job Description
This full time position will be located at 112 Plaza Dr. Sikeston, MO. 63801.
The regular work schedule will be discussed during the interview process and will require occasional overtime as needed. Hours may be negotiable.
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference then 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.
The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package:
https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-benefits
This is a professional registered nurse (RN) position accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. RN’s are accountable for reviewing medical records, observing the provision of medical care provided to patients by facility staff, coordinating assessments from other disciplines, incident reporting and investigation, and discharge planning in a hospital setting. Incumbents oversee and review the work and documentation of LPNs, nurse assistants, and other technical personnel. RN’s may provide public health services to members of a community such as assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and/or case management; or may oversee other RN’s on a shift. Some positions may specialize in quality improvement activities such as analyzing data and trends of specific health indicators to recommend measures for improvement.
Jobs in this family perform nursing services that affect patient care and are accountable for the health maintenance/restoration, health promotion, disease prevention, and the quality of care delivered.
Typical functions
The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:- Administer medications and other prescribed treatments.
- Take vital signs.
- Assist with care plan activities.
- Observe and record patient conditions.
- Review medical records/charts.
- Plan, develop, evaluate, and/or monitor nursing and/or public health programs, services, and contracts.
Positions allocated to this series may perform the duties described, or specialize in areas of public health, infection control, quality assurance, employee health, billing compliance, facility surveying, or other specialty. The work assigned to positions in this series ranges from administering medications and taking vital signs to directing a total nursing program.
Knowledge of current professional nursing theory, practices, and standards. Ability to administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions under general professional supervision. Ability to supervise, evaluate, and instruct professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.
* Professional Senior-level nursing duties that require the use of critical thinking and strong autonomy, requires problem solving and excellent communication skills.
* Conducts clinical nurse reviews related to complicated health issues, mortality reviews, and health related threshold reports.
* Prepares and conducts nursing assessments and develops nursing diagnoses.
* Assists in the monitoring programs for Level One Medication Aide and oversight programs.
* Administers detailed therapeutic prescriptions and nursing interventions.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse and 0-3 years of experience as a registered nurse.
(A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program may practice as a graduate nurse until results of first licensure examination are received or until 90 days after graduation, whichever occurs first.)
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.
No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!
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