Job Description:

Crisis Services Nurse (LPN/RN) – Consistent Evening Shifts

Kirksville, MO
Crisis Center | Full‑Time
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
Sign‑On Bonus: Up to $2,500
 

*Evening Schedule Option 1
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday–Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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*Evening Schedule Option 2
Wednesday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🕒 Shift subject to availability - based on staffing needs and availability at the time of hire.

Why Nurses Choose This Role

If you’re looking for meaningful work, predictable evening hours, and a supportive team environment, this Crisis Services Nurse role offers a strong alternative to hospital‑based nursing.

Our Crisis Center nurses play a vital role in stabilizing and supporting individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises. You’ll work in a structured, team‑based setting alongside behavioral health professionals, with clear protocols and strong clinical support.

✅ Consistent evening schedules
✅ Team‑based crisis care—you are not working alone
✅ Behavioral health focus (non‑hospital environment)
✅ Excellent PTO and benefits
✅ Purpose‑driven work with real community impact

What This Crisis Nurse Role Is Like

• Collaborative nursing model with behavioral health staff and providers
• Focus on assessment, medication administration, and client support
• Clear protocols for safety, documentation, and escalation
• Exposure to residential care, outpatient psychiatry, addiction recovery, and housing services
• Opportunity to grow skills in behavioral health and crisis nursing
   

This role is well‑suited for nurses interested in:

• Behavioral health or substance use treatment
• Clinic or outpatient nursing
• Community‑based or residential care
• A non‑acute, non‑hospital nursing environment

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications (oral, injectable, and self‑administered) according to protocol
• Conduct physical and mental health nursing assessments
• Complete psychiatric screenings and document findings in the EHR
• Monitor medication inventory, complete counts, and coordinate refills
• Communicate with clients and providers regarding medication needs
• Assist with basic lab work and phlebotomy as needed
• Maintain accurate medical and medication records
• Support infection control and client hygiene practices
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning

Compensation & Incentives

• Sign‑On Bonus: Up to $2,500
• Recent pay increases for Crisis Center nursing roles!
• Pay aligned to licensure (LPN or RN) and experience

Benefits That Matter to Nurses

• 29 days of PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility (role‑dependent)
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness and employee discount programs
• Mileage reimbursement (work function travel)

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active LPN or RN license in Missouri
• Experience or interest in behavioral health or substance use treatment
   

Preferred

• Strong documentation and EHR skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to interpret medical records and lab results
• Commitment to confidentiality and compassionate, client‑centered care
   

Why Kirksville, MO?

Kirksville offers an affordable cost of living, short commutes, and a close‑knit community, along with the energy of nearby universities. It’s an excellent choice for nurses seeking work‑life balance and meaningful, mission‑driven work.

Ready to Make an Impact—Without Hospital Burnout?

Apply today to join a Crisis Center nursing team where your schedule is consistent, your work is valued, and your care truly makes a difference.

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.