Open Position: RN - Psych Adult

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2082.80

Opportunity:

RN - Psychiatric

Job Details:

* Work three 12-hour shifts each day, seven days a week including weekends
* Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in contract
* No on-call requirements
* Float policy based on greatest need across units
* Units include ADOL (adolescent patients ages 12-18), Serenity (lower acuity adult unit), ITU (higher acuity adult unit for patients with thought disorder diagnoses), SRAD (patients living a senior lifestyle), and VINE (lower acuity adult unit)
* Patient ratios: nurses 8:1, MHTs 12:1
* 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 and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing suicidal ideation or aggression
* Monitor patients for physical and psychological symptoms including vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects
* Utilize therapeutic communication, active listening, and empathy when building rapport with patients
* Document using Meditech system
* Required dress code: nurses wear blue scrubs
* Required certifications: BLS and CPI (active Blue Card CPI required at time of submission)

Facility:

This psychiatric center is a specialized inpatient behavioral health facility offering care across multiple distinct units serving diverse patient populations including adolescents, adults, and seniors. The facility provides varying levels of psychiatric care from lower acuity to higher acuity settings, treating patients with a wide range of mental health and behavioral conditions. The organization follows ICARE values including integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and utilizes AIDET communication principles to ensure patients feel informed and heard throughout their care experience.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with a rich cultural scene, world-renowned barbecue, and a thriving arts and entertainment district, making it an exciting destination for healthcare professionals. The city provides an excellent blend of affordable living, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, offering plenty to explore both on and off the clock.

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.