Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - BH Crisis Center - FT Nights (3 night[...]

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – BH Crisis Center – FT Nights (3 nights per week, 7:00p – 7:30a)

Location

101 Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Department

UH Behavioral Health, KCATC-Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center

Position Details

Full time — 36 hours per week, 7:00PM – 7:30AM

Job Description

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

Responsibilities – Registered Nurse (RN)

• 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

Minimum Requirements – Registered Nurse (RN)

• 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

Preferred Qualifications – Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Responsibilities – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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.

Minimum Requirements – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

Preferred Qualifications – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• One year of Behavioral Health Experience
• Phlebotomy experience