Overnight Behavioral Health Clinic Nurse (LPN/RN)

Job description

Job Description:
Job Title: Clinic Nurse (LPN or RN)
Location: Independence, MO
Department: Rapid Access Unit - Behavioral Crisis Center
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Thursday–Friday with alternating Saturdays, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
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Job Summary:
Join our compassionate, collaborative Rapid Access Unit - Behavioral Crisis Center team as a Clinic Nurse and make a meaningful difference during critical overnight hours. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, complete physical and mental health assessments, support medication management, and help maintain a safe, responsive, and therapeutic environment for individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder services. We are seeking a dependable and adaptable nurse with strong clinical judgment, clear communication skills, and a commitment to protecting each client’s dignity while promoting recovery and continuity of care.
Located within the Kansas City metropolitan area, Independence offers convenient access to the region’s cultural attractions, recreation, dining, and community amenities while maintaining a welcoming local feel.
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 - Health, Dental, Life, & Much More - Scroll down to bottom of this post to for more info.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide compassionate overnight nursing care that promotes client safety, dignity, stability, and recovery
• Administer prescribed medications accurately through oral, injection, and self-administration methods based on applicable service requirements
• Assess clients’ physical and mental health needs through nursing evaluations, psychiatric screenings, medical-history reviews, vital signs, and specimen collection
• Educate clients about medications, answer medication-related questions, and coordinate refill requests with providers according to established procedures
• Monitor medication administration records, complete medication counts, and manage medication inventory and refills
• Prepare and pass medications while maintaining compliance with applicable clinical standards
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and other treatment team members to address clinical concerns and maintain continuity of care
• Support laboratory and phlebotomy services, maintain current medical and medication records, and communicate relevant results to providers and nursing staff
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and medical concerns, including infection control and client hygiene
• Document nursing assessments, client interactions, education, safety planning, and other services accurately and within required timeframes
• Participate in required meetings and perform other duties assigned by nursing leadership

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse license in the State of Missouri required
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program required

Additional Qualifications:
• Maintain a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and active automobile insurance and successfully complete required criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint screenings
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, clinical documentation, problem-solving, adaptability, confidentiality, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Physical Requirements
• Perform sedentary work involving up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently
• Remain seated for extended periods, with occasional walking or standing
• Complete repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing, documentation, and writing during the work shift

Provide Critical Care When Clients Need It Most
Bring your nursing expertise, compassion, and sound clinical judgment to the Rapid Access Unit - Behavioral Crisis Center. Apply today to help clients remain safe, supported, and connected to recovery-focused care throughout the overnight hours.



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.