Southeast Missouri Residential Services (SEMORS) is a Missouri Department of Mental Health facility serving two locations at 2351 Kanell Blvd. in Poplar Bluff, MO. and 112 Plaza Dr. in Sikeston, MO. Travel between both sites will be required. The r egular work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday off. Occasional coverage on other shifts may be necessary at times to meet the needs of the facility.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern Office Setting
- Growth Opportunities
- Wellness Programs
We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team and help provide one-on-one care. A successful candidate has previous experience, a strong work ethic and an active interest in serving, empowering and supporting Missourians to live their best lives.
The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-benefits
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference then 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.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
This is an advanced specialized and/or supervisory registered nurse position. Supervisors are accountable for directing nursing services, which includes oversight/review of work and documentation of subordinate and/or specialist personnel. Supervises, plans, and schedules the delivery of nursing services to several units. Assumes responsibility for carrying out several nursing programs in a public health setting.
For specialist positions at this level: Directly involved in the development and implementation of one or more highly specialized nursing programs, such as infection control, quality control, employee health, billing compliance, health facility surveying, or other specialty.
- Professional supervisory position accountable for professional program planning and management. Participates in individual habilitation treatment plan meetings and provides necessary nursing assessments for consumer with developmental disabilities along with formulate short and long-term objectives.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the SEMORS-ISL nursing department and provides some direct supervision.
- Prepare and conduct nursing assessments and develop nursing diagnoses.
- Ability to administer detailed therapeutic prescriptions and nursing interventions.
- 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.
- Knowledge of current nursing theory, practices, and techniques. Skill in applying practical nursing principles in the care of persons with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and/or the geriatric population.
- At least 2-4 years of experience working as a registered nurse.
- Valid driver's license.
Please note that documentation that supports your eligibility (i.e. transcripts, current license (MO), employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process. If you do not possess the minimum qualifications, please consider one of many other employment opportunities with the State of Missouri.
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
Human Resources Generalist Kimberly Puckett (573)840-9324
Human Resources Assistant Crystal Ladner (573)472-6556