Clinic Nurse LPN/RN - Rapid Access Unit (PRN)

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming, supportive culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking an LPN to provide nursing services in residential facilities and behavioral health programs. You will administer medications, perform nursing assessments, and document care while collaborating with clinic staff.

Responsibilities include MAR reviews, rooming clients, collecting vitals, and supporting labs and phlebotomy. A current LPN/RN license is required, with adherence to confidentiality and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an LPN or RN in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nurse program.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to clients per service line requirements.
• Perform nursing assessments including physical and mental health assessments.
• Document medication administration and nursing assessments accurately.
• Conduct MAR reviews and medication counts, monitor housing client stock and refills.
• Prepare pass medications as needed.
• Communicate with clients regarding medication questions and needs.
• Room clients, verify data and medical history, collect basic vitals.
• Complete required documentation for assessments and interventions.
• Assist with lab and phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Serve as a resource for nursing issues under leadership.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing assessments

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Vital signs / measurements

Phlebotomy support

Team collaboration

Electronic health records

Education

Current LPN or RN license

Accredited practical nurse program

Tools

EHR systems

Relias training

Job description

Job Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing services to patients in residential care facilities, behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment programs. They work to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for clients and provide support through various nursing duties across outpatient psychiatry, addiction, and housing services. Additionally, they work to build and maintain a strong working relationship between clients and clinic staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer medications to clients via various methods, including oral, injection, self-administration and others, according to service line requirements.
• Perform nursing assessments, including physical and mental health assessments, and psychiatric screeners, according to service line requirements.
• Document medication administration and nursing assessments accurately and completely, adhering to service line standards.
• Conduct MAR reviews and medication counts, monitoring house stock of medications and refill status for housing clients.
• Prepare pass medications as needed.
• Communicate with clients regarding medication questions and needs, staging refill requests to providers according to standard operating policies and procedures.
• Room clients, verify client data and medical history, confirm purpose of visit, and obtain necessary physical preliminary requirements such as blood draw, urine sample, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including nursing assessments, physical and spoken interventions with clients, nursing-led educational groups, and client safety plans.
• Ensure that all medical and medication records are up-to-date and accurate, and assist with general lab and phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Function as a resource person for nursing and medical issues, overseeing infectious disease control, client hygiene, and related client and facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.
• Participate in all required meetings as assigned, and perform other related duties as required, assigned, and/or delegated by nursing leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in accurately entering, transcribing, recording, and storing information in various formats, including written and electronic forms.
• Able to assess and provide feedback on programs and services to improve their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports and convey complex ideas in a simple and respectful manner.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information, including medical records, by using secure methods such as encrypted files and password-protected documents.
• Adept at reading and interpreting various types of documents, including laboratory results, notes, and electronic health records, as well as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Skilled at writing routine reports and correspondence that are clear, effective, and respectful, using multiple modes of communication, including in-person, phone, and video conferencing.
• Competent in basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Possesses strong problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to understand and follow instructions, and adapt to new situations and challenges.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow, and work collaboratively with others, embracing diverse perspectives and approaches.

Experience and Education Qualifications

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

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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.

About Brightli 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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

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