Crisis Center LPN/RN Nurse (Nights)

Job Overview

Join our dedicated team at Compass Health Network as a Nurse LPN/RN at our Crisis Center Stabilization Center, where you will play a crucial role in delivering both direct and indirect patient care within a psychiatric framework. Your expertise will contribute to upholding the standards of Professional Nursing Practice while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care for individuals experiencing behavioral crises.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care, including health and pain assessments, vital sign monitoring, dressing applications, and general daily care for clients presenting at the Crisis Stabilization Center.
• Execute all medication administration duties, encompassing medication passes, injections, and overseeing self-administration of medications.
• Manage medication records, including the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and oversee the counting of controlled substances.
• Educate patients regarding their physical health and medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff, residents, families, physicians, and pharmacists to coordinate care.
• Document and report any observable changes in patients’ behavior, attitude, and physical condition.
• Support staff with various diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Train new employees on procedures and protocols.
• Participate in team and leadership meetings as required.
• Provide direct patient care to adults, including those who may be verbally or physically agitated.
• Be prepared for mandatory overtime, if required.
  
  

Required Skills

• Exceptional verbal, written, and nonverbal communication skills.
• Strong cognitive, organizational, and emotional abilities to effectively manage multiple stressors and challenging situations.
• Proficiency in conducting health assessments and medication administration.
• Capacity to provide educational support regarding physical health and treatments.
  
  

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in nursing is required; a Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of psychiatric experience is required, with experience in a hospital or acute care setting being advantageous.
• Valid LPN or RN license in Missouri is mandatory.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

At Compass Health Network, we are committed to your professional development. We offer a range of advancement opportunities and support for licensure supervision, ensuring that you have the tools and mentorship needed to excel in your career.

Company Culture And Values

Our organization values passionate individuals who drive our mission forward. At Compass Health Network, we strive to create an inclusive work environment for both our staff and patients, promoting a culture that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration.

Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary along with a generous $4,000 sign-on bonus.* Additionally, our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Access to Headspace for mental wellness
• Participation in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
  
  

We invite qualified individuals to apply and become part of a dedicated team committed to our vision of fostering full, healthy, and productive lives for all members of the community. We look forward to meeting you!

• Signing bonuses are administered according to policy; exclusions may apply. Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
  
  

Employment Type: Full-Time