Registered Nurse Psychiatric

Job Title
• Registered Nurse - Psychiatric

Location
• Kansas City, MO

Schedule / Job Type
• Travel, 13-week assignment
• Night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities
• Assess patients' mental health status, including identifying signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral issues.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with mental health and behavioral challenges.
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Provide crisis intervention support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises, utilizing de-escalation techniques.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment, including vital signs and psychological symptoms, documenting findings accurately.
• Maintain compliance with documentation protocols using Meditech system, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.

Required Qualifications
• Current active Blue Card Certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
• Ability to assess and respond effectively to psychiatric emergencies.
• Experience in mental health or behavioral health nursing.
• Strong therapeutic communication and de-escalation skills.

Preferred Experience / Skills
• Previous experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their side effects.
• Experience working with adolescents and adults across different units (e.g., ADOL, Serenity, ITU, SRAD, VINE).
• Ability to work within a team and float across units based on staffing needs.

Why Join Us
• Opportunity to work in a dedicated behavioral health environment committed to patient-centered care.
• Supportive team environment with exposure to diverse psychiatric populations.
• Competitive travel assignment with flexible scheduling and valuable experience in mental health nursing.

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