Registered Nurse - Behavioral Crisis Center-Rapid Access Unit(Days/Nights)

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Crisis Center - Registered Nurse
Location: Springfield, Mo
Department: Rapid Access Unit
Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours per week)

Shift: Days

Job Summary:

Embark on a rewarding nursing career where you can make a profound impact on individuals in crisis. As a Registered Nurse at Burrell's RAPID ACCESS UNIT, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and support to those seeking mental health and substance-use services. Your expertise and dedication will not only alleviate suffering but also offer a pathway to healing and recovery.

The RAPID ACCESS UNIT is a 24/7 "rapid-access" mental health and substance-use clinic, serving as an alternative to hospital Emergency Departments for individuals experiencing psychiatric or substance-use related crises. Your nursing skills and compassionate approach will be instrumental in assessing, documenting, and monitoring the medical needs of clients, ensuring their safety and well-being during these challenging times.

The Registered Nurse position offers...

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package- A robust employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Telemedicine -- 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits with copays as low as $15 if enrolled in health benefits
• Employee Assistance Program-- 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off- 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Premier Training - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Professional Growth Pathways - Abundant prospects for upward mobility and advancement, fostered by a promotion-from-within philosophy
• Workplace Culture- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct standard nursing duties, including temperature and blood pressure checks
• Interview clients and families to gather comprehensive medical and medication histories
• Provide thorough documentation and maintain accurate, up-to-date records
• Monitor Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Physician Orders (POs)
• Serve as a reliable resource for nursing and medical matters during crisis situations

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques (preferred)

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 o