Nurse-LPN or RN Part-time (Saturday 7am-7pm)

Job Description:

Job Title: Nurse-LPN or RN  
Location: Columbia, MO  
Department: Behavioral Crisis Center  
Employment Type: Part-Time (12.5 hours/wk)  
Schedule: Saturday 7am-7pm  

Job Summary:

Make a meaningful difference and join the Behavioral Crisis Center in Columbia, Missouri! The Nurse position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients/patients in our 24/7 Behavioral Crisis Center.

The Nurse position offers…

- All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time 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.
- 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.
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.

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.
- Assist Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams.
- Set up and draw any necessary labs and perform 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.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications:

- Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in Missouri.
- Current LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license in Missouri.

Employment Requirements:

- Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
- Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
- All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
- Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or ot