Licensed Practical Nurse- Behavioral Crisis Center

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Rapid Access Unit - Behavioral Crisis Center

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Behavioral Crisis Center. This fulfilling role allows you to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. You will be instrumental in fostering a safe and healing environment, where you will provide essential nursing services and support to our clients. We seek dedicated individuals who are nurturing, responsive, and committed to enhancing the well-being of our patients.

In this role, you will provide nursing care services, conduct health assessments, administer medications, and develop strong relationships with clients and staff. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of care we deliver, ensuring that our clients feel supported and valued within our community.

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:

• Administer medications to clients via various methods, including oral, injection, and self-administration, ensuring adherence to service line requirements.
• Conduct nursing assessments, including physical and mental health evaluations, observing service line protocols.
• Document medication administration and assessments accurately, adhering to service line standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding medication queries, managing refill requests under operational guidelines.
• Room clients and validate essential medical information while conducting preliminary health checks.
• Maintain timely documentation of nursing assessments and interventions while contributing to client safety plans.
• Oversee medical and medication records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a resource for nursing and medical inquiries, focusing on health issues under nursing leadership.
• Participate in meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal records, driving records, and abuse/neglect clearances.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
• Involves sitting most of the time but may include walking or standing briefly.

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.