Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Rapid Access

Employment Type: Full-time

Join our compassionate team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in recovery from behavioral health and substance use disorders. You'll have the opportunity to provide vital nursing services, support clients in maintaining their health, and foster therapeutic relationships with both clients and clinic staff. We are looking for someone committed, empathetic, and skilled in nursing practices who can thrive in a collaborative environment.

As an LPN, you will play a key role in administering medication, performing assessments, and maintaining accurate medical records. Your contributions will enhance the quality of care we provide and help our clients navigate their recovery journeys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer medications to clients through various methods, including oral, injection, and self-administration, based on service line requirements.
• Perform nursing assessments, including physical and mental health assessments and psychiatric screeners, in accordance with service line specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration and nursing assessments, ensuring compliance with service line standards.
• Conduct medication administration record (MAR) reviews and monitor medication stock for housing clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding medication inquiries and manage refill requests with providers.
• Verify client data and medical history during sessions, obtaining necessary preliminary health information.
• Collaborate in timely documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and educational groups.
• Function as a resource for nursing and medical inquiries, overseeing client health issues while working under nursing leadership.
• Participate in all required meetings and perform additional duties as required by nursing leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete background checks including criminal, driving, and abuse/neglect credentials.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance required.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during the work shift.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may require walking or standing briefly.

Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nursing, recovery services, medication administration, mental health, substance use, outpatient services, behavioral health, healthcare.

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.