Job Location: This position will be located at 1000 E. 24th Street, KCMO 64108. FAX (816) 512-7415.
Why you’ll love this position:The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. 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.
- This is professional supervisory nursing work in a state agency.
- Directs and evaluates the nursing services provided in a multi-ward unit or program, or serves as the facility-wide nursing supervisor on an assigned shift. Coordinates, directs, evaluates, and participates in the nursing care of persons with mental or physical illness and/or developmental or physical disabilities; directs and supervises the work of Registered Nurses and other staff. Reviews nursing assessments, diagnoses, and care plans and evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions.
- Conducts rounds of unit and/or facility to inspect patient/client care and treatment; reviews clinical records, charts, and progress records, and consults with physicians. Develops and reviews individualized treatment plans as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Supervises and trains nursing staff, direct care staff, and nursing students; evaluates performance. Works independently with minimum supervision; work is reviewed by supervisors for conformance with established policies and effectiveness of nursing procedures. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; arrive to work on time, returns from lunch on time and minimizes unscheduled absences. Performs other related work as assigned.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; arrives to work on time, returns from lunch on time and minimizes unscheduled absences.
Minimum Qualifications: - A Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; and,
- One or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse. OR
- A Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; and,
- Two or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse. OR
- An Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or a Diploma in Nursing; and,
- Three or more years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri or in accordance with Missouri's Nurse Licensure Compact at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: -
- Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and standards.
- Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutic diets and nutrition, aseptic techniques, and other basic natural and social sciences necessary to provide professional nursing care. Intermediate knowledge of management principles and techniques as applied to nursing administration. Ability to direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing functions related to patient/client care and staff relationships. Ability to conduct nursing assessments, develop nursing diagnoses, and formulate short and long-term objectives and treatment plans. Ability to direct and administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions and nursing interventions. Ability to work assigned schedule which may include a variety of shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and their family members.
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 .
