Job Description:
Job Title: Overnight Clinic Nurse (Full time - Rapid Access Unit)
Location: Independence, MO
Department: Rapid Access Unit
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and innovative team at Burrell Behavioral Health's Rapid Access Unit / Behavioral Crisis Center in Independence, Missouri, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals seeking mental health support. Enjoy a unique work schedule with four days off per week, working just three overnight shifts of 12 hours each. We are looking for dedicated nurses who are passionate about providing comprehensive care and fostering a supportive environment for our patients. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the well-being and recovery of those in need, as you collaborate with a team of esteemed healthcare professionals.
As a Clinic Nurse, you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs, all while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. At Burrell, we believe in the importance of mental health and are committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere for our patients on their journey toward wellness.
The Overnight Clinic Nurse position offers…
- Sign-On Bonus - $5,000
- All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, 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
- Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
- Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver compassionate and personalized nursing care, prioritizing the needs and well-being of clients in every interaction while allowing room for flexibility.
- Skillfully execute physician's orders, ensuring coordinated healthcare services and promoting a seamless patient experience, taking into account individual preferences and adapting as necessary.
- Carry out essential nursing responsibilities, including accurate temperature and blood pressure measurements, fostering a sense of comfort and confidence in clients through attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Engage in detailed interviews with clients and their families, actively seeking to understand their medical background and medication history in order to provide comprehensive and individualized care plans, paying attention to specific preferences and accommodating accordingly.
- Maintain and update patient documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records to facilitate effective communication and coordination among healthcare professionals, while recognizing the importance of accuracy and precision.
- Monitor and manage medical administration records (MARs) and handle medication prescribing authorities (PA's) proficiently, prioritizing patient safety and adhering to protocols, with a focus on organization and thoroughness.
- Serve as a valuable resource for nursing and medical inquiries, offering guidance and expertise to colleagues, clients, and their families, fostering collaboration and support within the healthcare community, keeping in mind the desire for continuous learning and growth.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in Missouri
- Current LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license in Missouri
Brightli is on a Mission:
At Burrell Behavioral Health, we are on a mission to change and save lives. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals seeking mental health support, we want to hear from you! Join our team and be part of a healthcare community that values continuous learning, growth, and work-life balance.
Keywords: Overnight Nurse, Clinic Nurse, Behavioral Health, Rapid Access Unit, Mental Health, Nursing, Independence MO, RN, LPN, Healthcare
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 Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
