Nurse - LPN or RN, Nights

Job Description:

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

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:

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