Job Description
Description:
Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus plus shift differential. We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
Weekday Nights: M-F 11 pm - 7:30 am
POSITION PURPOSE
The Nurse LPN/RN CSC provides direct and indirect patient care in the local Crisis Stabilization Center in a psychiatric capacity. Maintains standards of Professional Nursing Practice. Participates as an interdisciplinary team member responsible for overall coordination of care and services delivered to individuals experiencing behavioral crisis. Works collaboratively with members of the health care team to provide patient/family education. Demonstrates competency to provide age-appropriate care to adults 18 and older including geriatrics. This job is classified as Category I and may involve tasks with exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS JOB SPECIFIC
Performs nursing care such as health assessments, pain assessments, vital signs, applying dressings and general daily care of individuals who present at the Crisis Stabilization Center
Performs all duties of medication administration including medication pass, injections, and observing self-administration of medication
Manages medications including completing the MAR, updating the MAR and counting controlled substances
Provides patient education regarding physical health and medications
Coordinates care with staff, residents, family, physicians, psychiatrists, hospitals and pharmacies
Reports and records observable changes in individuals behavior, attitude and physical condition
Assists staff with various diagnostic and treatment procedures
Provides education on procedures and protocols to new employees
Participates in team and leadership meetings as assigned
Requires effective verbal, written and nonverbal communication skills
Possesses cognitive, organizational and emotional abilities and maturity to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines and difficult situations
Provides direct patient care to adults
Requires working with patients who could be verbally or physically agitated
Participates in mandatory overtime (if/when needed)
Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES COMPANY WIDE
Regularly attends work except for approved absences
Attends all training as required
Maintain professional, champion behavior
Provides quality customer service
Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence
Team oriented and values diversity
WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
Regular exposure to biohazard and/or chemical waste materials
QUALIFICATION(S): DESIRED DEMONSTRATED KEY COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking
Change Readiness
Collaborative Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Creative Thinking
Communication Oral
Communication Written
Decision Making
Empowers Others
Flexible Thinking
Forward Thinking
Problem Solving
Teamwork
QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION
Associates degree in nursing required
Bachelors degree in nursing preferred
QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At least one year of psychiatric experience; experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred
QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
LPN or RN (valid in MO) required
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Why join us?
We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
Competitive benefits
Advancement opportunities
Professional development
Licensure supervision
Mentor opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarship program
Employee Assistance Program
Headspace Access
Paid time off & Paid Holidays
NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
Job Contact Email: nasmith.71910.6021@compasshealth.aplitrak.com
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekday work,