Behavioral Health RN - Inpatient Acute Care

Prime Healthcare Services

Missouri

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse at St Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. You will provide compassionate, hands-on care to adults with acute mental health needs on a full-time basis, working 12-hour day shifts with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, crisis intervention, and collaboration with clinicians. A state RN license and BLS are required; a sign-on bonus of 20,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
Current BLS certificate upon hire.
Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
Experience in inpatient behavioral health nursing.
Understanding continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute mental and behavioral health needs in an inpatient setting.
Observe, monitor, and document patient behavior, mental status, and safety risks.
Assist with crisis intervention and de‑escalation to promote unit safety.
Collaborate with RNs, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Educate patients and families about conditions and self-care.
Manage therapeutic groups and psychiatric crisis intervention.
Record medical histories and symptoms; assist with diagnostics and results.
Administer treatments and medications; assist with follow-up and rehab.
Counsel patients and families on illness management, diet, exercise, and medication adherence.