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Charge Nurse-Behavioral Crisis Center

Brightli • Full-time • Springfield, Missouri, United States • 1m ago

Job Description:

Job Title: Charge Nurse

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Behavioral Crisis Center

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals experiencing behavioral health crises? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at the Behavioral Crisis Center as a Charge Nurse!

As a Charge Nurse, you'll perform all appropriate nursing assessments, evaluate client/patient's physical condition, complete required screenings, monitor health status, work with the treatment team to coordinate care, oversee infectious disease control and client/patient hygiene, provide health education, arrange medical appointments, administer and oversee medication administration, and complete all required documentation. Our ideal candidate has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, theories, and practices in mental health and/or substance abuse services, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to maintain calm and professionalism in crisis situations.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
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

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
Assists Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams
Sets up and draws any necessary labs and performs 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

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Current Registered Nurse licensed in the state of practice
Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in
Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

• BCLS certification required, ACLS certification preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively
Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer and various software applications
Demonstrates good judgment and discernment in dealing with people
Ability to work with information in a confidential manner
Demonstrated strong time management skills demonstrating the ability to complete all required paperwork in a timely manner as well as manage multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with other associates, clients, family members, outside entities and the general public
Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment
Flexible, versatile and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
Understands how to work with people of various socio-economic status with dignity
Demonstrate ability to work with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, ability to maintain calm and professionalism in crisis situations
Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of nursing to mental health services and/or substance abuse
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned
Detailed knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and provide alternative treatments
Aptitudes to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities
Effectively apply techniques of a complex nature to make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality Solutions
Ability to read & interpret documents such as lab results, notes & documents within an electronic health record, safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports & correspondence clearly & effectively via multiple methods, in various platforms. Communicates effectively & therapeutically to clients, family members, employees, & other contacts within the community in-person, via telephone, and via video conferencing

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 use 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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and 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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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