Job Description

Job Title: Clinic Nurse - Behavioral Crisis Center

Location: Sedalia, MO

Department: Rapid Access Unit

Employment Type: PRN (as needed)

Job Summary:

Embark on a rewarding nursing career where you can make a profound impact on individuals in crisis. As a Nurse at Burrell's Behavioral Crisis Center, 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 Behavioral Crisis Center 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.

This position offers….

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost 
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce. 
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or 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 our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.