Inpatient Behavioral Health RN - Compassionate Care & Impact

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Kansas City, MO seeks an Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse RN (NKC) for PRN, varied shifts at the new North Kansas City location. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate nursing care in behavioral health, collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams, and strict adherence to nursing standards.

The position requires an accredited nursing program graduate, an active Missouri RN license, and current BCLS with at least one year of relevant experience for PRN

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Missouri license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BCLS.
• For PRN positions, a minimum of one year of medical/surgical experience or one year of experience in the specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with patients, families, providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and clinical competency.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to the clinical area.
• Promote quality improvement, patient and staff safety, and culturally responsive care.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered service.
• Participate in education, committees, program evaluation, research, and student supervision as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and Missouri Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

RN license Missouri

BSN preferred

Job description

University Health in Kansas City, MO seeks an Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse RN (NKC) for PRN, varied shifts at the new North Kansas City location. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate nursing care in behavioral health, collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams, and strict adherence to nursing standards.

The position requires an accredited nursing program graduate, an active Missouri RN license, and current BCLS with at least one year of relevant experience for PRN