Behavioral Health RN
Kansas City, MO
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Psychiatric RN – Hiring Profile

Facility: Research Psychiatric Center
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Shift: 7P-7A

Required Skill Set

• Ability to assess patients' mental health status, including identifying signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and behavioral health concerns.
• Experience obtaining comprehensive patient histories, observing behaviors, and utilizing appropriate assessment and diagnostic tools.
• Strong care planning skills, including developing individualized treatment plans, establishing patient goals, implementing nursing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
• Knowledge and experience in psychiatric medication administration, including monitoring for side effects, adverse reactions, and therapeutic effectiveness of psychotropic medications.

Must-Have Experience

• Crisis Intervention: Ability to provide immediate support and stabilization for patients experiencing psychiatric crises, including suicidal ideation, aggressive behaviors, or acute mental health episodes.
• Proficiency in de-escalation techniques and emergency medication management when clinically appropriate.

Advanced Skills

• Therapeutic Communication: Demonstrated ability to establish trust and rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication techniques.

Common Unit Responsibilities

• Monitor patients for physical and psychological changes.
• Assess and document mental status, behavioral changes, medication effectiveness, and potential side effects.
• Perform routine patient assessments, including vital signs and ongoing behavioral observations.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification