Job Description

Job Description

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The University of Missouri School of Missouri Center for Child Well-Being within the Department of Psychiatry.

Job Description

The Center for Child Well-Being within the Department of Psychiatry in School of Medicine seeks a Senior Staff Nurse for our team. This position requires an RN or LPN.

The ideal candidate is interested in an innovative career aimed at increasing the well-being of children involved in child welfare, foster care and other related child systems across the State of Missouri.

This is a truly unique nursing opportunity that allows for daily collaboration with the Center’s interdisciplinary team which includes a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Pediatrician, and Psychiatric Pharmacist. This program addresses a multitude of physical and mental health issues and works collaboratively with the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division.

A nurse with psychiatric patient care experience would be ideal but is not necessary. The ability to engage and build relationships with people over the phone is critical. Limited to no travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Identification and obtainment of information needed by Center staff to assess child’s specific services and issues
• Data entry into RedCap (a secure database system); review, revise and update child case information.
• Provision of information to Department of Social Services (DSS) staff and contractors as identified by DSS regarding a child’s specific issues/needs in person, over the phone/WebEx or via telehealth
• Documentation of consultation and other services
• Maintain knowledge of MO’s child welfare and mental health systems
• Identification and reporting of trends and issues to MO-Child Director

Shift

Work Hours/Shift Shift Type: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Flexibility for Alternative Schedules: No

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure as required for position.

Preferred Qualifications

Credentials: LPN or RN

Niche Professional Interests: Behavioral or mental health care experience preferred. Psychiatric patient care experience preferred but not required.

Additional Training: Knowledge of RedCAP or database management is preferred but not required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $25.00 - $36.00 (hourly)

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: STAFF NURSE SR

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

In addition to filling out the online application please provide a Resume.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, For contractors, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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