Clinical Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Assessment RN (Adults)

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Kansas City is seeking a Psychiatric Intake & Assessment Nurse to provide professional nursing care. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, triaging needs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective care. Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in Nursing and a valid RN license. Experience in psychiatric nursing is essential. This is a full-time position offering a significant role in patient care within a reputable healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• 6 months of experience as a Clinical Psychiatric Nurse.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial Psychiatric assessments upon admissions.
• Provide Triage and MSE in absence of physician.
• Work closely with psychiatric units and physicians.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaborative care

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate Degree Nursing or BSN within 5 years

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Licensed Registered Nurse

Job description

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Intake & Assessment Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Complete initial Psychiatric assessment (at Strawberry Hill Campus) upon admissions.
• Will provide Triage and MSE and serve as QMP in absence of physician.
• Will provide initial nursing admissions assessment.
• Provide intake screening calls.
• Provide appropriate referrals.
• Work closely with the inpatient psychiatric units, PLS, physicians and psychiatric consult services, the medical inpatient units, and transfer center to assess patient needs for admissions.
• Work and communicate to all team members to arrange appropriate bed placement and levels of service.
• Assist in completions of involuntary paperwork as needed.
• May be required to attend hearings for involuntary patients. Assist inpatient psychiatric nursing units to provide intermittent IV Antibiotic Therapy, IV Fluid Challenge.
• Will be a member of the BRT and RRT team at the campus.
• Assist inpatient units as needed After hours and weekends will initiate Pre-Cert at Strawberry Hill campus.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing or ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree within 5 years of hire.
• 6 months of experience as a Clinical Psychiatric Nurse in a Psychiatric Hospital or setting

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 1 or more years experience in psychiatric liaison services

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Course Advanced Trauma Nursing - Society of Trauma Nurses (STN)
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) certification preferred for child campus.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Employment Details

Time Type: Full time
Job Requisition ID: R-12170

Equal Employment Opportunity

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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