Registered Nurse - Withdrawal Management

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Are you a compassionate and mission-driven Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join our dedicated Recovery Services team in Saint Louis, MO, where your clinical expertise will directly impact individuals navigating behavioral health and substance use recovery. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse care settings, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, expand your clinical knowledge, and support whole-person wellness. If you are adaptable, clinically strong, and passionate about serving vulnerable populations with dignity and respect, we encourage you to apply.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive nursing services across residential programs, behavioral health services, substance use disorder treatment programs, crisis centers, outpatient clinics, and community-based settings. You will conduct assessments, manage medications, coordinate care, monitor health status, and educate clients and families while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best clinical practices. Your role will be essential in promoting recovery, stability, and improved health outcomes for those we serve.

Enjoy living and working in Saint Louis, a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, renowned healthcare community, and affordable cost of living. From cultural attractions to outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community, Saint Louis offers both professional opportunity and quality of life.

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:

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate clients’ physical health needs across multiple service lines
Develop and implement individualized care and action plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team
Administer and oversee medications (oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular), monitor compliance, and evaluate effectiveness and side effects
Educate clients and guardians on medications, disease prevention, risk reduction, and overall health management
Coordinate medical appointments, laboratory services, special procedures, and dietary needs to support treatment goals
Monitor laboratory results and consult with physicians, advanced practice providers, and pharmacy partners to ensure safe and effective care
Respond to and manage medical emergencies, including injuries and adverse medication reactions
Oversee infectious disease control practices and promote client and facility health standards
Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during exams and procedures
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards
Demonstrate alignment with organizational goals and support program leadership as needed

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri
Willingness to become licensed in additional states as needed
Willingness and comfort providing telehealth services
BCLS certification required (FQHC)
ACLS certification preferred
Knowledge of nursing principles related to mental health and/or substance use treatment
Ability to interpret lab results, medical documentation, and electronic health records

Additional Qualifications:

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint screening
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients, families, and community partners therapeutically and professionally
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to remain calm and professional when working with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises
Flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing healthcare environment

Physical Requirements

Perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
Sit for extended periods with occasional walking or standing
Perform repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and documentation throughout the work shift

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.

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