About The Position
We are accepting applications for both RNs and LPNs for our opening in the BH Crisis Center. This is a full-time night position, working 3 nights per week from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, totaling 36 hours per week. The role involves providing direct patient care within a behavioral health crisis center setting. RNs will assess patients, plan and evaluate nursing care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, participate in committees and research, supervise students, and ensure compliance with regulations. LPNs will work under the supervision of an RN, providing care to individuals with acute and chronic mental health conditions, collaborating with psychiatric providers, administering injections, drawing lab specimens, and obtaining medication pre-authorizations.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Current state of Missouri license as a Registered Nurse
- Current BCLS certification
- Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate
- Current state of Missouri license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current BCLS
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent specialty degree
- RN Specialty Certification
- One year of medical/surgical experience OR one year of prior experience in the specialty area (if applying for a PRN position)
- One year of Behavioral Health Experience
- Phlebotomy experience
Responsibilities
- Assess patients based on their diagnosis and care needs
- Plan, perform, delegate, and evaluate nursing care using expert skills
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes
- Participate in committees, program evaluations, research, and education
- Supervise and mentor students
- Stay compliant with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and all organizational and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate closely with psychiatric providers to triage patient needs
- Administer injections
- Draw laboratory specimens
- Obtain medication pre-authorizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
