Job Description:

Job Title: Nurse-LPN or RN  
Location: Columbia, MO  
Department: Behavioral Crisis Center  
Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours per week)  
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 7 am - 7 pm  

Job Summary:

Make a meaningful difference and join the Behavioral Crisis Center in Columbia, Missouri! The Nurse position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients/patients in our 24/7 Behavioral Crisis Center.

The Nurse 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.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform all appropriate nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.
- Evaluate the client/patient’s physical condition and the need for services.
- Complete required screenings, record the client/patient’s initial medical histories and vital signs; coordinate any required action planning based on results.
- Monitor the health status of the client/patient during services provided.
- Work with the treatment team to coordinate care based on client/patient needs.
- Create action plans for client/patient based on physical and mental health in regards to treatment needs.
- Oversee infectious disease control, client/patient hygiene, and related client & facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.
- Provide disease prevention, risk reduction, and other health education as needed.
- Arrange medical appointments for client/patients dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and manage medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and/or drug reactions.
- Consult with a physician/advanced practice provider as necessary or advocate for medical services through managed care organizations.
- Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions.
- Review medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking prescribed medications as prescribed.
- Administer and oversee administration of medications via various methods according to service line requirements; Monitor medication compliance in regard to State Regulatory standards.
- Consult with the physician/advanced practice provider or pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed.
- Oversee therapeutic injection of medication (subcutaneous or intramuscular).
- Monitor lab levels including consultation with physicians/advanced practice providers, clients, and clinical staff.
- Coordinate medication needs with pharmacies, clients/patients, and families, including the use of indigent drug programs.
- Monitor medication side effects including the use of standardized evaluations.
- Monitor physician orders for treatment modifications requiring client/patient education.
- Assist Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams.
- Set up and draw any necessary labs and perform any special procedures as requested by the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as indicated in company policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate interest in long-term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.
- Other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications:

- Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in Missouri.
- Current LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license in Missouri.

Employment Requirements:

- Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
- Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
- All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
- Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 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 involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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.

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 Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.