Nurse; LPN or RN - Behavioral Crisis Center

Job Description:

Job Title: Nurse (LPN or RN)
Location: Springfield, MO
Department: Rapid Access
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Nurse (LPN or RN) position offers...

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package
  - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Telemedicine
  – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

• Coordinate medical services under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and RATC Medical director and providers.
• Function as a resource person for nursing and anything involving medical matters within Burrell RATC.
• Provide patient assessments utilizing a high level of clinical competence and communicating information in a concise manner to RATC providers to aid in admission of clients to RATC.
• Guarantee that all medical and medication records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Oversee infectious disease control, client hygiene and related client and facility health issues.
• Maintains safety of clients by monitoring health status while client is admitted to RATC.
• Communicates pertinent client health information and client health status changes to RATC provider and /or outside providers to maintain client safety and the possible need for transfer to a higher level of care.
• Complete routine nursing duties to include urine drug testing, vital signs, medication reconciliation and education etc. as ordered by RATC providers and provide follow up as required.
• Secure records from outside agencies when necessary, adhering to HIPPA regulations pertaining to confidentiality and sharing of information.
• Maintain constructive relations with outside agencies within the local medical community.
• Participate in client staffings by informing RATC of pertinent medical/client health issues.
• Works in conjunction with RATC Tech staff by providing support and supervision as needed to provide a high level of care to RATC clients.

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Experience with psychiatric nurse or related field

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.

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.