Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
Kansas City, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Psych RN - Behavioral Health Nights)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse (Psych RN) specializing in Behavioral Health, night shift
• Prior travel experience is required (minimum 1 year)
• Must be licensed to work in Missouri
• Pediatric experience is preferred

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)
• Minimum years of experience: 1 year (based on "1 Year minimum" stated)
• Prior travel experience: Required (explicitly stated)

Certifications & Licenses

• State License: Must be licensed in Missouri
• ACLS: AHA only (RQI not accepted)
• BLS: AHA only (HeartCode accepted, RQI not accepted)
• PALS: AHA only, required for all RNs except Case Managers
• NRP: AHA 8th Edition Advanced Certification, as required
• TNCC: Required for all ER/Peds ER (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for Behavioral Health RNs going to Crisis Center (check unit specifics)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Pass/Fail Testing: Medication calculation/dosage test required for RNs (100% passing score, three attempts allowed)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 3 months of start, including all counties worked or lived in past 7 years, sex offender search, statewide search for Missouri and Kansas
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 6 months
• Missouri Highway Patrol Check required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• E-Verify or Attestation proof required
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Residency Declaration Form if working on a compact license

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam: Initial and annual update attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Vaccination within 10 years of start
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Two PPDs or equivalent testing within specified timeframes
• Annual TB Questionnaire
• Proof of vaccination or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccines, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required annually (no declinations accepted)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance or Respirator Questionnaire (RespSafety accepted)

Competency & Skills Verification

• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam (as applicable)
• Pediatric competency exam (as applicable)
• Pediatric skills checklist (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (required for clinical candidates)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (RNs only)

Additional Requirements

• References: Two supervisory references or performance evaluations within 1 year of start
• Performance evaluation if employed with agency >12 months
• Employment application/resume required
• Facility-specific forms and health documents must be completed prior to or immediately after start
• Parking permit request must be completed prior to start

Notes

• This is a pediatric behavioral health role requiring specialized certifications and pediatric experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory.
• Compliance with all background checks, immunizations, and competency testing is strictly enforced.
• Night shift position.

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