Part-time RN | Community-Based

Community Registered Nurse (CRN) | Part-Time | Weekdays + occasional weekends | Springfield, MO | Starting at $34.84/hour

Looking for a non-bedside nursing job in Springfield, MO? The Arc of the Ozarks is hiring a Community RN to provide nursing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based residential settings. This is an opportunity for a Registered Nurse who wants to use their nursing skills outside of the traditional hospital bedside environment.

The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking a Part-Time Community Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care, clinical guidance, education and oversight for individuals with developmental disabilities.

This is an opportunity to use your nursing skills beyond the traditional hospital or long-term care setting while building meaningful relationships and making a lasting difference in the lives of the people you support.

Quick Snapshot

• Position: Community Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment: Part-Time
• Schedule: Part-time position Monday–Friday between hours of 8 am and 5 pm - Occasional weekends may be required based on client needs.
• Location: Springfield, MO
• Starting Pay: $34.84 / hourly
• Experienced Pay: Additional compensation based on relevant experience
• On-Call: 3-5 weekends per year

Why This Role Matters

As a Community RN with The Arc of the Ozarks, you'll play an important role in supporting the health, safety, independence and quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities.

You'll work with individuals, families and guardians, physicians, direct support professionals and agency teams to coordinate care, monitor health needs and provide clinical guidance.

Your nursing knowledge and clinical judgment will help ensure individuals receive appropriate care while supporting the staff who work with them every day.

What You'll Do

Nursing Care & Clinical Support

• Provide nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing care and counseling for individuals who are ill, injured or experiencing changes in their health.
• Provide monthly assessments to evaluate health concerns and identify changes in health status.
• Coordinate and assist with the delivery of health care plans with members of each individual's support team.
• Monitor the application of physicians' orders, including treatments, procedures, laboratory work, appointments, specialized diets and adaptive equipment.
• Monitor and document changes in health status, needs and identified concerns
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, medical professionals, individuals, families/guardians and Arc staff.

Medication & Delegated Nursing Services

• Oversee medication administration by certified Medication Aides, including review of physician orders, medication administration records, staff documentation, technique and medication storage.
• Oversee delegated nursing tasks performed by direct support staff.
• Ensure staff are appropriately educated, trained and demonstrate competency before performing delegated nursing tasks.
• Provide medication administration instruction in accordance with Missouri Department of Mental Health guidelines.
• Conduct specialized training and certifications for direct support staff based on the medical needs of individuals, including areas such as insulin, catheter and feeding tube care.

Education, Quality & Oversight

• Provide direction, training and oversight of medical practices and procedures conducted by Arc staff.
• Educate staff, individuals and families about health care and illness prevention.
• Conduct periodic visits to programs and residences to review medical records and monitor medical practices.
• Complete required nursing documentation and records.
• Support quality-control activities related to nursing care and delegated services.
• Communicate with agency management and support teams regarding medical needs and appropriate treatment.

Schedule / Location / Travel

Schedule: Part-time, Monday–Friday (possible weekends based on client needs.)

This position participates in an after-hours on-call rotation 3-5 weekends per year. This is an on-call responsibility rather than a regularly scheduled weekend shift.

You may also receive occasional after-hours calls from individuals on your caseload for telephone consultation.

Location: Springfield, Missouri. Most of your caseload will be in the Springfield area, with community-based travel to surrounding communities as needed.

Travel: Travel to surrounding communities such as Mountain Grove, Bolivar, and Marshfield may be required. Occasional travel to other Arc of the Ozarks locations (Monett, Joplin, KC, St Louis) while rare, may also be needed. When overnight travel is required, accommodations, and a fleet vehicle or mileage reimbursement will be provided.

Starting Pay: $34.84 / hourly

Experienced Pay: Additional compensation is available based on relevant experience.

Paid birthday day off

Monthly cell phone reimbursement stipend

Fleet vehicle or mileage reimbursement for eligible work travel

Opportunities for advancement

What We're Looking For:

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and registration in the State of Missouri.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to accurately report and document observations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals with disabilities and advocate for their rights.
• Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques.

Preferred

• At least three years of experience providing nursing services in a hospital, long-term care, community health facility or similar setting.
• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience providing staff education, training or clinical oversight.

Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred, not required.

We're looking for a nurse who is passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them increase their independence and participate as valued members of their communities.

Additional Requirements & Expectations

The Community RN should be able to:

• Administer medications and insulin injections as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment for the individuals served.
• Establish positive relationships with individuals, families/guardians, Direct Support Professionals and other members of the support team.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, staff and medical professionals.
• Remain open to feedback and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow.
• Support a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Adapt to changes in assignments, methods and policies.
• Stand, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and push and pull items as needed.
• Successfully complete required CPR, First Aid and Behavior Intervention training.

Why Join The Arc of the Ozarks?

At The Arc of the Ozarks, your nursing expertise supports much more than a medical task or treatment. You help individuals live healthier, safer and more independent lives while supporting the staff and teams who care for them every day.

We are a mission-driven organization committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives.

We value the experience you bring and provide opportunities to continue growing professionally while making a meaningful difference in the community.

If you're an RN who wants to use your clinical skills in a community-focused nursing career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Bring your nursing experience to a career where you can make a lasting difference.

Apply today for the Part-time Community Registered Nurse (CRN) position with The Arc of the Ozarks.