Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those seeking healing and recovery. This role offers the opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise, demonstrate compassionate care, work with diverse populations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to positive health outcomes. We're seeking a skilled professional who combines clinical excellence with empathy and strong communication abilities.

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services across various settings, including residential care facilities, behavioral health programs, substance use disorder treatment programs, crisis centers, and outpatient clinics. In this role, you'll conduct assessments, coordinate care, manage medications, provide health education, and ensure the highest quality of patient care while working alongside a dedicated healthcare team.

The Registered Nurse position offers...

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and moreTelemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visitsEmployee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costPaid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagementProfessional development opportunitiesOff holidays and weekendsFlexibility in work schedule

Key Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments utilizing advanced clinical competenceCoordinate patient care with treatment teams and healthcare providersAdminister medications and monitor compliance with state regulatory standardsCreate and implement action plans based on patients' physical and mental health needsProvide health education, disease prevention, and risk reduction guidanceMonitor patient health status and coordinate specialized medical care when neededOversee infection control and facility health protocolsManage medication inventories and coordinate with pharmaciesMonitor laboratory results and consult with healthcare providersDocument patient care accurately and maintain detailed medical recordsRespond professionally to medical emergencies and crisis situations

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Current Registered Nurse license in state of practiceMust be comfortable providing telehealth services

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

Registered Nurse (RN) licenseBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred for FQHC positions

Additional Qualifications:

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint checkValid driver's license with acceptable driving record and current auto insuranceStrong communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse populationsProficiency in electronic health records and computer applicationsExcellent time management and organizational abilitiesDemonstrated crisis management and problem-solving skillsPhysical ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and perform sedentary workAbility to maintain confidentiality and professional boundariesFlexibility to adapt to changing environments while maintaining effectiveness

Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Healthcare, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Clinical Care, Patient Care, Medication Management, Care Coordination

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.