Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse - RN (NKC) - University Health - (PRN, Varied Shifts)

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Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse - RN (NKC) - University Health - (PRN, Varied Shifts)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Behavioral Health

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

NKCH Behavioral Health

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

The Clinical Nurse RN provides safe, compassionate nursing care in Behavioral Health. This role assesses patient needs, develops and implements individualized care plans, and evaluates outcomes using the nursing process. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams while practicing within the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and organizational and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Provide evidence-based nursing care based on patient needs and clinical setting
• Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain professional nursing standards and clinical competency
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to the assigned clinical area
• Promote quality improvement, patient and staff safety, and culturally responsive care
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered service
• Participate in education, committees, program evaluation, research, and student supervision as appropriate
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current Missouri license as a Registered Nurse
• Current BCLS
• For PRN positions, a minimum of one year of medical/surgical experience or one year of experience in the specialty area for which the candidate is applying

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent in a specific specialty
• RN Specialty Certification

If you’re a compassionate and dedicated RN looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply today and join our team!

This role is at the new North Kansas City Location