Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Trenton, MO
Department: Preferred Family Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday
 

Job Summary:

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment? Join our team in Trenton, MO, where you’ll provide essential nursing support across residential care, outpatient psychiatry, addiction recovery, and housing services.
 

As an RN or LPN, you’ll help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while fostering trust and collaboration between clients and care teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about providing high-quality, person-centered care in a supportive, mission-driven setting.
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO

• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (eligibility requirements apply)

• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life & more

• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

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Key Responsibilities:
 

🩺 Deliver compassionate, high-quality care by administering medications through oral, injectable, and self-administered routes within your licensure scope.
🩺 Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including physical and mental health evaluations, to support holistic client care.
🩺 Conduct psychiatric screenings and risk assessments (RN-specific duties as needed), helping guide clinical decisions and treatment planning.
🩺 Ensure accuracy and compliance by monitoring and documenting all medication administration in a timely, precise manner.
🩺 Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) regularly and maintain accurate medication counts to ensure safe and effective medication management.
🩺 Manage the full cycle of medication inventory, including tracking usage, coordinating refills, and preparing pass medications.
🩺 Support clients directly by assisting with medication-related needs and responding to questions with empathy and clinical expertise.
🩺 Room clients efficiently, gathering vital physical data such as vitals, height, weight, and lab samples.
🩺 Support lab processes through general laboratory duties and phlebotomy (performed by RNs or trained LPNs).
🩺 Champion wellness and prevention through infection control measures, hygiene education, and hands-on client support.
🩺 Act as a trusted clinical resource, fielding questions from staff and clients under the guidance of nursing leadership.
🩺 Lead or assist with safety planning and facilitate or co-facilitate nursing-led educational groups that empower clients in their care journey.
🩺 Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support continuity and quality of care.
🩺 Engage fully with the care team, participating in required meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (LPN or RN)

• Behavioral health or residential care experience preferred

• Strong organizational and time management skills
   

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – active and in good standing with the Missouri Board of Nursing

• Registered Nurse (RN) – active and in good standing with the Missouri Board of Nursing
   

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficient in electronic medical record systems

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team

• Strong critical thinking, judgment, and documentation abilities

• Compassionate, professional, and client-focused demeanor

• Flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic clinical environment

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life