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 at Brightli 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:

Competitive compensation based on licensure and experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
 

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
 

Brightli is on a Mission:
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.

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.