Recovery Registered Nurse

Mark Twain Behavioral Health (MTBH) is a private not-for-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization serving Northeast Missouri since 1975 with a wide variety of services.  We strive to treat the whole person by promoting wellness as individuals work toward their personal goals of achieving a satisfying, productive and healthy lifestyle.

Mark Twain Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time REGISTERED NURSE for our HANNIBAL MISSOURI - COMMUNICATIONS DRIVE location.  This full-time salaried position offers competitive pay and full benefits.  Consider joining our MTBH Team!  We offer a supportive culture of appreciation and a strong emphasis on the health and wellbeing of our team.

The Registered Nurse provides clinical nursing services under the supervision and direction of the Withdrawal Management Program Director and Medical Director. This position in a 24/7 behavioral health setting requires 12-hour shifts (8am-8pm) on a rotating schedule to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. 

Role Responsibilities

Triage for level of care

Provide crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize acute crisis

Conduct intake, brief medical screens, and crisis assessment

Provide nursing services within scope of practice and per direction of medical providers

Establish and maintain a professional and positive relationship with the medical providers and community stakeholders

Complete appropriate clinical data in a timely manner such as documentation in the electronic health record

Contribute to the development of the person-centered/crisis stabilization plan

Monitor and log all medication passes to comply with DMH standards

Facilitate medication consult with medical provider

Attend staff meetings with clinical staff and medical providers

Provide care and oversight of clients in collaboration with other team members

Educate clients regarding their illness and their medications

Conduct psychoeducational groups 

Provide crisis intervention services as needed

Serve as a liaison for MTBH clients to their medical provider

Provide occasional on-call consultation regarding after-hour admissions

Coordinate disease management services and programs

Adherence to the MTBH Ethical Code of Conduct and all policies is required.

Qualifications

Current Missouri license (RN)

Two years behavioral health experience recommended

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of drug and alcohol and mental health disorders

Join Our Team

We offer excellent compensation and benefits including health insurance with a company-paid premium for the employee, Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution, 403b retirement plan with annual employer contribution; employee wellness program with financial support for healthy lifestyle, an interest in work/life balance that includes generous amounts of paid time off plus 11 paid holidays each year, educational funds and time allowance for professional development, amazing teammates, strong emphasis on health and wellbeing and positive work environment, celebrations of employee appreciation, focus on core company values of compassion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, teamwork and wellness, with opportunities to contribute to the lives of others and help people be well.

Mark Twain Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic protected by law in any of its services, activities, or operations.