Nurse LPN​/RN Crisis Center; Weekends​/Overnights

Nurse Lpn/Rn Crisis Center (Weekends/Overnights)

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $2,400 for Nurses. Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we're excited to have you be a part of our mission! Bring your nursing expertise to where it matters — join us as a Crisis Center Nurse and provide care and stability to individuals in their most critical moments.

Schedule:

Saturday & Sunday 7:00pm-7:00am.

As a Nurse (LPN/RN) at our Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) and/or Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC), you'll deliver compassionate, professional nursing care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll ensure safety, coordinate care, and provide education that empowers patients and their families.

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

• Wants to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals in crisis with calm and skill
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different
• Values collaboration with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals
• Finds fulfillment in both direct patient care and patient education

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing assessments, vital signs, and daily care for patients in crisis
• Administer and manage medications, including injections and controlled substance counts
• Deliver patient and family education on health, wellness, and medication use
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record
• Coordinate with physicians, psychiatrists, hospitals, pharmacies, and community partners
• Offer virtual nursing support to other Behavioral Health Crisis Centers, as needed
• Support and mentor team members while maintaining professional nursing standards

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• High School/GED degree required
• Practical nursing certificate required
  -or-
• Associate/Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• At least one year of psychiatric experience; experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred

Licensure/Certification: LPN, RN or a graduate nurse that must pass the MO NCLEX exam within 90 days of graduation required.

You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Stay steady and compassionate when working with individuals who may be agitated or in distress
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and team members
• Balance professionalism and empathy in high-pressure situations
• Thrive in an environment where flexibility, teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills are essential
• Believe in providing care that inspires hope and promotes wellness

* Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

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Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our network includes

Royal Oaks Hospital

and

Adapt of Missouri

allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission:
Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.

Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Why Join Us? Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you'll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged. We offer:

• Competitive Benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Personal and professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program with Xponential access
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*

* Please note:

While…