Registered Nurse (RN) – Senior Psychiatric

Location

Kansas City, MO

General Information

This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic psychiatric care setting. The expected start date is December 14. A minimum of 48 hours per week is preferred.

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds:
  • Adolescent Unit: 18
  • Serenity Unit: 24
  • Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU): 32
  • Senior Residential and Diversion (SRAD): 16
  • VINE Unit: 9
• Patient Ratios: Nurses 8:1, Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) 12:1
• Unit Staffing Description:
  • Adolescent Unit serves patients aged 12-18
  • Serenity is a lower acuity adult unit
  • Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) manages higher acuity adult patients
  • SRAD focuses on patients in a senior lifestyle
  • VINE is a lower acuity adult unit
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: Coverage needed for three 12-hour shifts daily, seven days a week, including weekends. Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in the contract.
• Floating Policy: Utilized based on the greatest need within the facility.

Patient Experience Requirements

The facility follows ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Always, and Respect. It also implements the AIDET communication method to enhance patient interactions, which includes:

• Acknowledge
• Introduce
• Duration
• Explanation
• Thank You

Qualifications

• Requested Skill Set:
  • Assessing patients’ mental health status, including recognizing psychiatric disorders and behavioral problems.
  • Developing individualized care plans to address patient needs.
  • Administering psychiatric medications and monitoring for side effects.
  • Providing crisis intervention and utilizing de-escalation techniques.
  • Building trust through effective communication and empathy.
  • Monitoring patients for both physical and psychological symptoms.
• Certifications Required: BLS and CPI

Dress Code

Black uniforms are required. Nurses wear blue, and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) wear green or black.

Awards and Recognition

Information on any department awards or recognitions will be provided to prospective candidates.

Additional Information

Prospective candidates will be informed about any new equipment, technology, tenure, and experience of staff, as well as available schedule options during the hiring process.