Registered Nurse (Part Time)

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: ISL

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Registered Nurse, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of those we serve through dedicated care and support. We’re looking for a skilled communicator and a calming presence in crises, with a commitment to advocacy and positive relationships with clients, families, and medical professionals. Your expertise will contribute to a supportive community atmosphere, making each day fulfilling and impactful.

In this dynamic role, you will monitor clients' health, conduct thorough assessments, and maintain essential communication with support teams and agency management. Your responsibilities include ensuring quality care, advocating for our clients, and documenting essential information for their well-being.

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:
· Conduct and document monthly head-to-toe assessments of residential clients in their homes.

· Maintain communication with agency management and the client’s support team, documenting all changes in health status and needs.

· Ensure staff supervision and specialized instruction are conducted and documented as necessary.

· Complete monthly documentation for activities related to the role and ensure annual authorized units are delivered.

· Attend training sessions and meetings as required, including Level 1 Med Aide Instructor duties if assigned.

· Assist the Regional Director in responding to relevant reviews and adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
Must be a currently registered, licensed registered nurse in the State of Missouri.

Additional Qualifications:
· Successful completion of a background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.

· Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

· Must have and maintain current Missouri RN license in good standing.

· Certification in CPR and First Aid is required.

Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during the work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, healthcare, medical, Medicaid, IDD, patient care, nursing, Springfield, Missouri

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.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.