Nurse Clinic Support - Behavioral Health

Department: Psychiatry

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Any Compass Location

Reporting To: Lauren Southwood

Compensation: $29.37 - $35.00 / hour

Description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,000 for Nurses.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!

Make a meaningful impact every day as a Nurse Clinic Support – Behavioral Health.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday - Friday. This candidate will work at several locations, including Lebanon, Camdenton, Osage Beach, St. Robert, and Rolla.

 As part of our compassionate care team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting quality behavioral health services for individuals and families in rural communities. This position combines hands-on clinical care with opportunities to train, mentor, and strengthen quality initiatives that help our team deliver exceptional, person-centered care.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys both direct patient care and team development, and finds fulfillment in helping others achieve wellness through high-quality, integrated healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Support nursing leadership in quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and competency development
• Provide clinic coverage and support as needed to ensure continuity of care
• Coordinate and organize medication clinics
• Perform venipunctures, urinalysis, waived testing, and other clinical procedures
• Administer and manage medications in alignment with policy and safety standards
• Offer patient education and resources to promote understanding and wellness
• Triage and route telephone calls appropriately
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and documentation
• Follow CLIA, OSHA, and infection control standards
• Monitor and maintain medical and laboratory supplies
• Travel to other Compass Health locations as needed to provide coverage
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice

Education, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Nurse LPN
• High School/GED required
• Practical Nursing certificate required
Nurse RN
• Associate/bachelor’s degree in nursing required

WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS  • A valid MO driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
  • Knowledge of medical office terminology, procedures, and equipment preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred
  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
• Missouri-issued nursing license required
• LPN, RN, or GPN/GN must pass the MO NCLEX exam within 90 days of graduation

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Take pride in supporting both patients and your fellow clinical team members
• Bring a proactive, organized approach to your work and enjoy improving systems and processes
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and staff
• Value professional growth and enjoy mentoring others
• Embrace the mission to Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. through accessible, high-quality care

*Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.