Registered Nurse Psychiatric

Registered Nurse - Psychiatric
Location: Kansas City, MO
Schedule / Job Type: Full-time, Day shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient behavioral health facility.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses per physician orders, including IVs and various medication delivery methods.
• Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavior management techniques to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Design and implement treatment plans tailored to children and adolescents with various mental health disorders.
• Document patient observations, care provided, and treatment progress accurately in the electronic health record system.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure compliance with all legal and safety protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or pending license acceptance.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in psychiatric or behavioral health settings.
• Certification in MANDT patient restraint use (or willingness to obtain at Crittenton if not certified).
• Current BLS certification.
• Completion of Trauma-Informed Care and Zero Suicide training (provided at site).
• Missouri Children's Division background check clearance.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required; weekend shifts every Sunday night, Friday night, or alternating Fridays.
• Must be at least 75 miles away from the facility; local candidates not accepted.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Experience with child/adolescent mental health, eating disorders, forensic, geriatric, or substance abuse treatment.
• Knowledge of seclusion and restraint protocols, crisis intervention, and emergency cardiac care.
• Ability to manage patients with diverse psychiatric diagnoses, including mood disorders, psychosis, trauma-related conditions, and severe intellectual disabilities.

Why Join Us:

• Join a dedicated team in a reputable pediatric psychiatric hospital, contributing to impactful patient care and recovery.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a magnet-designated facility with a focus on specialized mental health services.