Registered Nurse; RN or Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - BH Crisis Center - Weekend Alternativ

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - BH Crisis Center - Weekend Alternative Nights (2 nights, 7:00p - 7:30a)

Location:

101 Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Department: KCATC-Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center

Position Type:
Part time

Work Schedule:

7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Hours per Week: 24

We are open to accepting applications for both RNs and LPNs for our opening.

• Assess patients based on their diagnosis and care needs.
• Plan, perform, delegate, and evaluate nursing care using your expert skills.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• Participate in committees, program evaluations, research, and education.
• Supervise and mentor students.
• Stay compliant with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and all organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current state of Missouri license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BCLS certification.
• If applying for a PRN position:
  At least one year of medical/surgical experience OR one year of prior experience in the specialty area.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent specialty degree.
• RN Specialty Certification.

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN provides care to individuals with both acute and chronic mental health conditions. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with psychiatric providers to triage patient needs, administer injections, draw laboratory specimens, and obtain medication pre-authorizations. All duties are performed in accordance with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, as well as organizational policies and applicable regulatory standards.

• Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate.
• Current state of Missouri license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current BCLS.

• One year of Behavioral Health Experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.