What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at REDISCOVER?
Job Details
ReDiscover is seeking a Registered Nurse to add to our Medication Services program!
WHO WE ARE
ReDiscover has been known for over 50 years as a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri with a mission of delivering efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people we serve. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is “Passionate About People” as we support our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by a mental illness or substance use. With over 29 programs across 20 different locations in Lee’s Summit, Raytown, and Kansas City, ReDiscover offers a wide variety of career opportunities for individuals like you looking to make a difference throughout the area!
WHAT WE DO
Our Medication Services program support clients enrolled in mental health services through Med Clinics spread out across several ReDiscover locations. At our Med Clinics, our staff evaluates each client and prescribe and monitor medication as necessary. The program also supports some clients within various ReDiscover Substance Use Disorder programs as well.
At ReDiscover, while every day is different, a typical day may include the following roles and responsibilities:
- Complete initial assessment/history on all clients entering treatment.
- Strategically use assessment information to make an appropriate clinical evaluation of client's current conditions in a timely manner. This includes (but not limited to) making appropriate referrals, consulting with physician, and/or educating the client as appropriate.
- Educate client and families on symptoms, medications and side effects.
- Provide a welcoming approach towards all clients, visitors and guests from a trauma informed approach.
- Collect and maintain information about clients and document interactions within ReDiscover’s designated electronic medical record.
- Communicate and collaborate with an internal multi-disciplinary team to address various aspects of wellness and ensure positive communication regarding the coordination of client care.
We are focused on your development and will spend time helping you continue to grow as a Registered Nurse. However, here are some things that you will need prior to starting with ReDiscover:
- Availability to work a full-time schedule, (40-hours a week), Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:30pm
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Active Missouri license as a Registered Nurse (or the ability to practice as an RN in the state of Missouri).
- At least two (2) years clinical experience in a direct service provision in a mental health setting preferred.
- Knowledge of the community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.
