Mental Health RN (Crisis Intervention) – PRN Night Shifts

High Plains Mental Health Center; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays, KS is seeking an RN (PRN) to join the Crisis Intervention Center. You will perform admissions assessments, monitor patients, administer medications, and coordinate care in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

This role offers night/overnight coverage, potential full-time hours, a $500 signing bonus, and shift differentials. Excellent opportunity to expand psychiatric nursing skills and work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient safety and

Qualifications

• Must hold Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN).
• Preferred: 1 year of psychiatric nursing or crisis intervention experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Background checks (KBI, KDADS) required.
• TB testing and health screening; pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid driver's license; no recent substance-related driving offenses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments for patients.
• Monitor vitals, clinical changes, and medication responses.
• Administer medications and provide education on therapies.
• Provide care for individuals in acute mental health and substance use crises.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, APRNs, and nursing staff to plan care.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation.

Skills

RN nursing

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

RN license (KS)

BSN preferred

Job description

High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays, KS is seeking an RN (PRN) to join the Crisis Intervention Center. You will perform admissions assessments, monitor patients, administer medications, and coordinate care in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

This role offers night/overnight coverage, potential full-time hours, a $500 signing bonus, and shift differentials. Excellent opportunity to expand psychiatric nursing skills and work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient safety and