Open Position: RN - Psych Adult

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $4205.36

Opportunity:

RN - Psychiatric

Job Details:

* 48 hours guaranteed per week
* Three 12-hour shifts required each day, seven days a week including weekends
* Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in contract
* No on-call requirements
* Floating policy based on greatest need across units
* Work across multiple units: ADOL (adolescent patients ages 12-18), Serenity (lower acuity adult unit), ITU (higher acuity adult unit with thought disorder diagnoses), SRAD (senior lifestyle patients), and VINE (lower acuity adult unit)
* Patient ratios: 8 patients to 1 nurse, 12 patients to 1 MHT
* Documentation system: Meditech
* Nurses wear blue scrubs; MHTs wear green or black
* Assess patients' mental health status including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems
* Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs including setting goals, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes
* Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions
* Provide crisis intervention including de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management for patients experiencing suicidal ideation or aggression
* Utilize therapeutic communication skills including active listening and empathy to build trust and rapport with patients
* Monitor patients for physical and psychological symptoms including vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects
* Follow ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Always, Respect) and AIDET communication behaviors
* Required certifications: BLS and Active Blue Card CPI

Facility:

This psychiatric center provides comprehensive inpatient mental health services across multiple specialized units serving a diverse patient population ranging from adolescents to seniors. The facility offers varying levels of acuity care, from lower acuity adult units to higher acuity units specializing in thought disorder diagnoses, ensuring patients receive appropriate and individualized mental health treatment. The organization is committed to patient-centered care through established communication and values frameworks.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City offers a vibrant urban experience known for its world-famous barbecue, rich jazz history, and thriving arts and entertainment scene. The city provides an affordable cost of living combined with a dynamic cultural landscape, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and an exciting lifestyle.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.