Nurse LPN/RN Crisis Center (PRN, All Shifts)
About The Position
At the Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) and/or Youth Behavioral Health Urgent Care (YBHUC), the Nurse (LPN/RN) delivers compassionate, professional nursing care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the nurse helps ensure safety, coordinate care, and provide education that empowers patients and their families. This PRN position is available across all shifts and requires all availability. The role suits someone who wants to support people in crisis with calm and skill, enjoys a fast-paced and varied environment, values collaboration with healthcare professionals, and finds fulfillment in direct patient care and patient education. A $1,500 nurse retention bonus is offered, subject to the bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Practical nursing certificate required, or an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- At least one year of psychiatric experience.
- LPN or RN licensure, or graduate nurse status with the requirement to pass the Missouri NCLEX exam within 90 days of graduation.
- Remain 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.
- Flexibility, teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to care that inspires hope and promotes wellness.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing assessments, take vital signs, and deliver daily care for patients in crisis.
- Administer and manage medications, including injections, and conduct controlled substance counts.
- Educate patients and families about health, wellness, and medication use.
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
- Coordinate with physicians, psychiatrists, hospitals, pharmacies, and community partners.
- Provide virtual nursing support to other Behavioral Health Crisis Centers as needed.
- Support and mentor team members while maintaining professional nursing standards.
Benefits
- $1,500 nurse retention bonus, paid according to the bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
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Education Level
High school or GED
