Description

CenterPointe Hospital is looking for compassionate nurses to provide exceptional patient care at our 80-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Columbia, MO. The right candidate will have a passion for behavioral health nursing and a desire to make a difference for our adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This is a very rewarding position for nurses who support our mission!

• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works together to meet the needs of our patients

• Pass medications and complete nursing assessments on each shift

• Provide psychotherapeutic treatments to patients

• Assist patients in identifying coping skills in crisis situations

• Provide a listening ear for an underserved patient population

What this career choice gives you in return:

• Above average industry pay

• Option to work 8 or 12-hour shifts

• 1:10 staffing ratios

• Excellent benefit package including sign on bonuses

• A robust employee appreciation program- meals, kudos cards redeemable for gifts, recognition for Nurses Week, holiday parties, and frequent appreciation for staff!

Job Requirements:

• Active unrestricted nursing license

• Nurses with all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Behavioral Health experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

• Be part of an organization that understands the value of exceptional team members.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Leadership: Novice

• Written Communication: Novice

• Oral Communication: Novice

Preferred

• Planning & Organizing: Novice

Behaviors

Required

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

• Associates or better in Nursing/Healthcare

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Nursing/Healthcare

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Reg Nurse

Experience

Required

• 1 year: Nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Preferred

• Behavioral Health experience preferred