Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Mark 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. Join Our Team We 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. Apply Online: LPN or RN - Kirksville{target="_blank" rel="noopener" link-type="url"} OR Send cover letter and resume to: ** Angela Caraway Director of Clinical Services Mark Twain Behavioral Health 105 Pfeiffer Avenue Kirksville, MO 63501 Role Responsibilities - Triage for level of care - Provide crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize acute crisis - Conduct assessments which may include brief medical screens, crisis assessment, physical and mental health assessments, substance use/withdrawal screening and psychiatric screening - Provide nursing services within scope of practice and per direction of medical providers - Establish and maintain a professional and positive relationship with the medical providers and community stakeholders - Complete appropriate clinical data in a timely manner and document in the medical record - Facilitate medication consult with medical provider - Assist with escribing prescriptions and refills to pharmacies per provider orders - Evaluate medications for right medication, right dosage, right patient and communicate with medical providers for medication changes - Monitor and log all medication administration to comply with DMH standards - Consult with employees as requested regarding medications, crisis and other necessary issues - Conduct in-service training for MTBH employees on health or medication related topics - Attend staff meetings with clinical staff and medical providers - Provide care and oversight of clients in collaboration with other team members - Educate clients regarding their illness and their medications - Serve as a liaison for MTBH clients to their medical provider - Coordinate disease management services and program Adherence to the MTBH Ethical Code of Conduct and all policies is required. ** Qualifications - Graduate of a Nursing Program - Current Missouri nursing license: LPN or RN - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Experience preferred