Behavioral Health RN
Kansas City, MO
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Position Details

• Specialty: LPN – Behavioral Health / Psychiatric
• Unit: Behavioral Health
• Unit Size: 10 beds
• Patient Ratio: 8:1 nurses; 12:1 MHTs
• Documentation: Meditech
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per day, 7 days/week, including weekends
• Days Off: Not guaranteed unless specifically stated in the contract
• On-Call: None
• Floating: C/L utilized based on greatest staffing need
• Certifications Required: BLS & CPI

Required Skills & Responsibilities

• Assess patients' mental health status and recognize signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral concerns.
• Obtain thorough patient histories, observe patient behavior, and utilize appropriate assessment tools.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with mental health and behavioral needs.
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of psychotropic medications and their effects.
• Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing suicidal ideation, aggression, or other behavioral emergencies.
• Utilize appropriate de-escalation techniques and medication interventions during crises.
• Build trust and rapport with patients through therapeutic communication, active listening, and empathy.
• Monitor patients for physical and psychological changes, including vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects.

Patient Experience

The facility follows ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Always, and Respect.

Staff are also expected to use AIDET communication:

• Acknowledge
• Introduce
• Duration
• Explanation
• Thank You