Crisis Center Nurse LPN/RN - Weekend Night Shift

Job Overview

Join our compassionate team at Compass Health Network as a Nurse LPN/RN at our Crisis Center Stabilization Center, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality psychiatric care. This position primarily covers weekend nights, working Saturday and Sunday in 12-hour shifts. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to the overall coordination of care for individuals experiencing behavioral crises.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care, including health assessments, pain evaluations, vital sign monitoring, and daily care for patients at the Crisis Stabilization Center.
• Execute all aspects of medication administration, including medication passes, injections, and supervision of self-administration.
• Manage medications effectively by maintaining the medication administration record (MAR), updating records, and conducting counts of controlled substances.
• Provide education to patients regarding their physical health and medication regimens.
• Collaborate with staff, residents, families, physicians, psychiatrists, hospitals, and pharmacies to ensure coordinated care.
• Document and report observable changes in patients' behaviors, attitudes, and physical conditions.
• Assist with various diagnostic and treatment procedures alongside staff members.
• Educate new employees on procedures and protocols within the center.
• Engage in team and leadership meetings as required.
• Provide direct patient care, particularly to adults, while effectively managing interactions with potentially agitated individuals.
• Participate in mandatory overtime as the needs of the center arise.
  
  

Required Skills

• Proficient verbal, written, and nonverbal communication skills.
• Strong cognitive, organizational, and emotional abilities to navigate multiple stressors and challenging situations.
• Capacity to educate others on procedural protocols and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively with patients who may demonstrate verbal or physical agitation.
  
  

Qualifications

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

Career Growth Opportunities

At Compass Health Network, we are committed to fostering your professional development. We offer support through licensure supervision and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Company Culture And Values

As a nonprofit organization, Compass Health Network prides itself on upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. We believe that our dedicated staff are our most valuable asset, and we strive to cultivate an inclusive work environment that values the contributions of every employee. Our mission is to "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."

Compensation And Benefits

• A $2,400 sign-on bonus is available, subject to bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
• Competitive benefit packages.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and a scholarship program.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and Headspace.
• Participation in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
  
  

We invite qualified individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve to apply and become part of our dedicated team at Compass Health Network.

Employment Type: Part-Time