Team Nurse (RN/LPN) | Community Mental Health | Full-Time | St. Louis, MO

Team Nurse

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: Join our compassionate and collaborative team at Places for People, where our dedicated nurses provide comprehensive care to individuals seeking mental health support. As a Team Nurse, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and recovery of our patients. We are looking for individuals who are empathetic, detail-oriented, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others. Your expertise will help create a welcoming environment that empowers patients on their journey toward mental wellness.

In this role, you will administer medications, monitor vital signs, and work closely with our esteemed team of psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Your contributions will ensure the highest standard of patient safety and comfort, addressing both mental and physical health needs.

The Team Nurse position offers:

• Employee Assistance Program 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver compassionate and personalized nursing care, prioritizing the needs and well-being of clients in every interaction while allowing room for flexibility.
• Skillfully execute physician's orders, ensuring coordinated healthcare services and promoting a seamless patient experience, taking into account individual preferences and adapting as necessary.
• Carry out essential nursing responsibilities, including accurate temperature and blood pressure measurements, fostering a sense of comfort and confidence in clients through attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Engage in detailed interviews with clients and their families, actively seeking to understand their medical background and medication history in order to provide comprehensive and individualized care plans, paying attention to specific preferences and accommodating accordingly.
• Maintain and update patient documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records to facilitate effective communication and coordination among healthcare professionals, while recognizing the importance of accuracy and precision.
• Monitor and manage medical administration records (MARs) and handle medication prescribing authorities (PA's) proficiently, prioritizing patient safety and adhering to protocols, with a focus on organization and thoroughness.
• Serve as a valuable resource for nursing and medical inquiries, offering guidance and expertise to colleagues, clients, and their families, fostering collaboration and support within the healthcare community, keeping in mind the desire for continuous learning and growth.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in Missouri OR
• Current LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license in Missouri

Brightli is on a Mission: Join us in our mission to change and save lives. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals seeking mental health support, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a healthcare community that values continuous learning, growth, and work-life balance.

Keywords: RN, LPN, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, mental health, community services, compassionate care, healthcare, patient safety, nursing

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.
• Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.