Community Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Registered Nurse
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: ISL
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Join our collaborative and mission-driven team where your knowledge, advocacy, and clinical expertise will make a meaningful impact every day. This role offers the opportunity to build rewarding relationships with those we serve, work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team, promote health and wellness, provide professional guidance to support staff, and help individuals live healthier, more independent lives. We are seeking a caring, organized, and self-motivated nursing professional who thrives in a supportive environment and is committed to delivering person-centered care.

The Community Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for monitoring the health, safety, and well-being of individuals receiving residential IDD services. This position provides nursing oversight, conducts assessments, collaborates with healthcare providers and support teams, delivers staff training and delegation as needed, supports regulatory and program requirements, and serves as an advocate for persons served. The RN plays a vital role in promoting quality care, identifying health concerns, and ensuring individuals receive appropriate medical support and services.

This position offers…

· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce

· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct comprehensive monthly head-to-toe health assessments for individuals served and accurately document findings in Therap.

· Monitor the health status of individuals served and communicate changes, concerns, and recommendations to care teams, healthcare providers, and agency leadership.

· Advocate for individuals served by supporting their healthcare needs and promoting the highest quality of care.

· Coordinate nursing oversight activities, including delegation, supervision, and specialized instruction for team members when required.

· Complete and maintain required Residential RN documentation, monthly service logs, and service unit tracking.

· Perform Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments for individuals at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia.

· Participate in required Department of Mental Health training and maintain compliance with Residential RN program expectations.

· Complete Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) responsibilities when assigned, including assessments, electronic record maintenance, and participation in support planning meetings.

· Attend transition, discharge, and interdisciplinary meetings to support continuity of care for individuals served.

· Assist with HIPS Reviews, Mortality Reviews, Nursing Reviews, and other quality assurance activities while meeting contractual timelines.

· Follow organizational policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.

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.

· Comfortable providing telehealth services to individuals served.

· Ability to maintain professional nursing standards while supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Additional Qualifications:

· Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to build positive relationships with individuals served, families, funding sources, employees, and members of the medical community.

· Maintain a positive and collaborative attitude when working with others.

· Successful completion of background screening, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.

· Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements

· Perform sedentary work requiring exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently to move objects.

· Use repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing, writing, and documentation activities throughout the workday.

· Sit for extended periods while completing documentation, assessments, and administrative responsibilities.

· Occasionally stand and walk while completing job duties, visiting program sites, or conducting assessments.

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.

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