Clinic Nurse (Rapid Access Unit): Saturday Overnight

CLINIC NURSE (RN OR LPN)

Rapid Access Unit at Behavioral Crisis Center - Columbia, Missouri

Part-time (12.5 hours per week)

Saturday overnight

Additional $2.50/hr shift differential for overnight hours 7pm-7am

Job Overview:

We are seeking a part-time Saturday overnight clinic nurse for our groundbreaking and innovative Behavioral Crisis Center in Columbia. The center is Burrell's 24/7 "rapid-access" mental health and substance-use clinic, which is an alternative to the hospital Emergency Department (ED) for individuals whose presenting problem is primarily psychiatric and/or substance use (including opioid use).

Our dedicated nurses are here to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to all patients. Our Clinic Nurses play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and recovery of individuals seeking mental health support.

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.

Qualifications:

Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in Missouri

Current LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license in Missouri

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.