Residential Nurse; LPN​/RN

Position: Residential Nurse (LPN/RN)
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* Job Description:

**** Residential Care Nurse (RN/LPN)
**** Kirksville, MO*
* ** Preferred Family Healthcare:
Residential | Full‐Time
**** Why Nurses Choose This Role
** If you’re a nurse looking for
** structured hours
** and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in
** substance use recovery**, this role offers meaningful, clinic‐based nursing without hospital floor demands.

As a Substance Use Disorder Nurse, you’ll support individuals through
** treatment, stabilization, and ongoing recovery care**—working in a
** collaborative, interdisciplinary setting
** focused on long‐term wellness rather than acute medical intervention. Consistent weekday schedule   Mission‐driven care with lasting patient relationships   Strong PTO and benefits   Behavioral health and recovery‐focused nursing
** What This SUD Nurse Role Is Like
*** Collaborative care alongside behavioral health providers and treatment teams
* Focus on
** medication support, assessments, and patient education
*** Structured workflows and clinic processes
* Supportive environment centered on recovery and harm reduction
* Opportunity to build expertise in substance use treatment and behavioral health nursing

This role is well‐suited for nurses interested in:
* Substance use disorder treatment
* Behavioral health or community nursing
* Clinic or outpatient care
* Building therapeutic relationships over time
** Key Responsibilities
*** Administer medications (oral, injectable, and other approved routes)
* Conduct physical and mental health nursing assessments and psychiatric screenings
* Document medication administration and nursing assessments in the EHR
* Perform MAR reviews, medication counts, and manage medication stock and refills
* Prepare clients for appointments by verifying medical history and collecting vitals
* Communicate with clients and providers regarding medication needs
* Assist with basic lab work and phlebotomy as needed
* Support infection control, hygiene, and general health education
* Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts
** Compensation & Benefits**
* ** 29 days of PTO
*** Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* ** Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match**
* ** HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility** (role‐dependent)
* Company‐paid basic life insurance
* Emergency Medical Leave Program
* Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Health & wellness and employee discount programs
* Mileage reimbursement (
* when applicable*)
** Qualifications
* *** Required
* ** Graduate of an accredited nursing program
* Active
** LPN or RN license
** in Missouri
* Experience or interest in substance use or behavioral health treatment
** Preferred
* ** Strong documentation and EHR skills
* Ability to interpret clinical documentation and lab results
* Solid medication calculation and dosage skills
* Collaborative mindset and sound clinical judgment
* Commitment to confidentiality and compassionate, client‐centered care
* Comfort working in a fast‐paced but structured clinic environment

Kirksville offers an
** affordable cost of living, short commutes, and a supportive community**. With local universities and strong community services, it’s an excellent setting for nurses seeking
** stability, balance, and meaningful work**.Apply today to join a Substance Use Disorder nursing team where your expertise supports healing, recovery, and long‐term wellness.
** 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…