Lead Nurse; LPN​/RN – Behavioral Health Crisis Center

Position: Lead Nurse (LPN/RN) – Behavioral Health Crisis Center
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Lead Nurse – Behavioral Health Crisis Center (LPN/RN)
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* Location:

** Kirksville, MO  
** Department:
** Preferred Family Healthcare – Crisis Center  
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* Employment Type:

** Full-Time
** Make a Difference Every Day
**** Why You’ll Love This Role**
* ** Lead with Impact:
** Inspire and mentor nursing teams while shaping policies that truly make a difference.
* ** Advance Your Career:
** Unlock opportunities to grow your leadership skills and take the next step professionally.
* ** Make a Meaningful Difference:
** Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving lives in your community.
** Position Perks & Benefits
*** 29 Days of PTO
* HRSA Loan Repayment Eligibility (
* requirements apply*)
* Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
* 401(k) with up to 5% Company Match
* Emergency Medical Leave Program
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Wellness & Discount Programs
* Mileage Reimbursement (
* When applicable*)
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead and inspire nursing staff to deliver exceptional patient care
* Recruit, train, and support nurses for success
* Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
* Collaborate with leadership to improve processes and outcomes
* Manage scheduling, performance reviews, and staff development
* Advocate for your team and foster a positive work culture
** Experience and Education Qualifications
*** Graduate of an accredited nursing program
* Active licensure in Missouri and Illinois
* 2+ years of nursing leadership experience
** Supervisory Requirements**
* ** Communicate Vision:
** Clearly share the organization’s strategic direction and inspire team-wide engagement.
* ** Lead with

Purpose:

** Provide strong leadership and guidance across all departmental functions.
* ** Drive Strategy:
** Actively monitor and support the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives.
* ** Foster

Collaboration:

** Involve team members at all appropriate levels to achieve shared goals.
* ** Keep Everyone Informed:
** Communicate changes, updates, and key organizational news promptly and effectively.
* ** Handle Challenges Professionally:
** Address difficult situations with discretion, respect, and guidance from HR when needed.
* ** Champion Change:
** Lead the implementation of new ideas and initiatives with confidence and clarity.
* ** Promote Teamwork:
** Reinforce a collaborative approach, encouraging input and support from team members at all levels.
** 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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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