Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Or Registered Nurse

Location: Kansas City, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Are you looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled healthcare professional who can make a real difference in your life or the lives of your loved ones? Look no further than our team of experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)! Our RNs and LPNs are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, combining medical expertise with unmatched interpersonal skills to build trust, ease anxiety, and improve outcomes. With rigorous training and ongoing certification programs, our nurses stay current on industry standards and emerging trends, offering cutting-edge treatments and evidence-based approaches.

Registered Nurses (RNs) are responsible for providing high-quality, holistic care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Their main responsibility is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals, families, and communities. To accomplish this goal, RNs perform a number of essential functions, including evaluating patients' physical and mental health status, analyzing test results, developing care plans, administering medications and treatments, and documenting observations and actions taken. Additionally, RNs often serve as liaisons between patients and other members of the healthcare team, communicating relevant information about each patient's condition, prognosis, and response to treatment. To ensure continuity of care, RNs coordinate patient transitions between departments, facilities, and levels of care, facilitating smooth handoffs and minimizing potential errors. They also educate patients and families about diseases, treatments, and prevention strategies, empowering them to take charge of their own health and participate fully in the healing process. Furthermore, RNs assume leadership roles within their organizations, mentoring junior staff, overseeing complex cases, and advocating for policy changes that benefit both patients and providers.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible for performing various nursing duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Their primary role is to provide basic medical care to patients in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and private homes. Some of the job duties of an LPN include recording and monitoring patients' vital signs, administering medication and injections, maintaining accurate records of patients' health information, collecting samples for laboratory testing, performing routine wound care, assisting with personal hygiene and grooming, and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans. Additionally, LPNs may also be responsible for educating patients and families about proper self-care techniques and managing chronic conditions. Overall, the goal of an LPN is to promote optimal health outcomes by delivering quality, evidence-based nursing care while ensuring patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.

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.