Crisis Center Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Sedalia, MO

Department: Rapid Access Unit

Employment Type: Full Time, 37.5 hrs

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.

This position offers...

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource for nursing & medical issues, overseeing infectious disease control, client hygiene, and related health issues under nursing leadership.
• Perform nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.
• Administer medications via various methods according to service line requirements, ensuring complete documentation.
• Communicate with clients regarding medication questions & needs, staging refill requests to providers.
• Room clients, verify data/medical history, and obtain necessary preliminary requirements.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner, including nursing assessments and client interactions.
• Ensure medical & medication records are accurate and up-to-date, completing prior authorization paperwork as needed.
• Assist with general lab & phlebotomy duties while following infection control precautions.
• Interview clients and families to gather pertinent nursing & medical history.
• Participate in all required meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide direct patient care, including assessing patient needs, developing care plans, implementing interventions, and evaluating responses.
• Monitor and record vital signs to assess patients' health statuses.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate documentation on patients' charts and communicate effectively
  
  with other healthcare providers regarding changes in condition, treatment plan modifications, and progress reports.
• Perform routine wound care, cleaning wounds, and reporting any signs of infection or complications.
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing, following standard precautions to prevent contamination.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care strategies, and community resources.
• Ensure patient safety by adhering to protocols related to fall prevention and emergency response.
• Uphold ethical principles, legal standards, and regulatory requirements governing nursing practice.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

• Valid licensure as a registered nurse (RN) or current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice; one year of experience preferred for RN.
• Completed graduation from an accredited practical nurse program for LPN.
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as lab results and procedure manuals.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced…