Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Inpatient - Lakewood - PRN

University Health KC; Lone Jack (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for their Behavioral Health Inpatient unit. In this part-time role, you will provide exceptional care to patients facing acute and chronic challenges. Your expertise will guide the assessment, planning, and execution of nursing care, while collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team. This position offers a unique opportunity to mentor future nurses and participate in meaningful healthcare initiatives. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Current Missouri RN license and BCLS certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan nursing care based on their needs.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Care Planning

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Compliance with Regulations

Mentoring

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BCLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Inpatient - Lakewood - PRN

Join us at University Health KC as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Inpatient - Lakewood - PRN.

Location: UH Lakewood Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Behavioral Health GeriPsyche UHLMC

Position Type: Part-time

Work Schedule: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Hours Per Week: 4

Job Description

Are you a compassionate, skilled RN looking to make an impact? Join our team in the BH Inpatient unit, providing top-notch care to patients with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses.

What You’ll Do

• Assess patients based on their diagnosis and care needs
• Plan, perform, delegate, and evaluate nursing care using your expertise
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in committees, program evaluations, research, and education
• Supervise and mentor students
• Ensure compliance with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and all organizational and regulatory standards

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current Missouri RN license
• Current BCLS certification
• At least one year of medical/surgical experience or one year in the specialty area for PRN applicants

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent
• RN Specialty Certification

Additional Information

Current employees of University Health or University Health Physicians should apply via the internal career site using myWORKDAY.

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