Inpatient Behavioral Health RN - Growth & Impact

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Continuing education

Job summary

University Health, UH Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join Behavioral Health Inpatient, delivering high-quality care to patients with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses.

You will assess and plan nursing care, perform and delegate tasks, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, supervise students, participate in education and research, and ensure compliance with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Missouri RN license.
• Current BCLS certification.
• If applying for a PRN position: At least one year of medical/surgical experience or one year of prior experience in the specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients based on their diagnosis and care needs.
• Plan, perform, delegate, and evaluate nursing care using your expert skills.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• Participate in committees, program evaluations, research, and education.
• Supervise and mentor students.
• Stay compliant with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and all organizational and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

University Health, UH Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join Behavioral Health Inpatient, delivering high-quality care to patients with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses.

You will assess and plan nursing care, perform and delegate tasks, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, supervise students, participate in education and research, and ensure compliance with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act.