Registered Nurse - Behavioral Crisis Center-Rapid Access Unit

Position: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Crisis Center-Rapid Access Unit (Days, 36 hours wk.)
Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Crisis Center - Registered Nurse
Location: Springfield, Mo
Department: Rapid Access Unit
Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours per week)

Shift: Days

Job Summary:

Embark on a rewarding nursing career where you can make a profound impact on individuals in crisis. As a Registered Nurse at Burrell's RAPID ACCESS UNIT, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and support to those seeking mental health and substance-use services. Your expertise and dedication will not only alleviate suffering but also offer a pathway to healing and recovery.

The RAPID ACCESS UNIT is a 24/7 "rapid-access" mental health and substance-use clinic, serving as an alternative to hospital Emergency Departments for individuals experiencing psychiatric or substance-use related crises. Your nursing skills and compassionate approach will be instrumental in assessing, documenting, and monitoring the medical needs of clients, ensuring their safety and well-being during these challenging times.

The Registered Nurse position offers...

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package
  - A robust 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 with copays as low as $15 if enrolled in health benefits
• 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
• Premier Training - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Professional Growth Pathways - Abundant prospects for upward mobility and advancement, fostered by a promotion-from-within philosophy
• Workplace Culture
  - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct standard nursing duties, including temperature and blood pressure checks
• Interview clients and families to gather comprehensive medical and medication histories
• Provide thorough documentation and maintain accurate, up-to-date records
• Monitor Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Physician Orders (POs)
• Serve as a reliable resource for nursing and medical matters during crisis situations

Education and/or Experience Qualifications
:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques (preferred)

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 Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.