Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - BH Crisis Center - FT Days (3 days per week, 7:00a - 7:30p)

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - BH Crisis Center - FT Days (3 days per week, 7:00a - 7:30p)101 Truman Medical CenterJob LocationUH Behavioral HealthKansas City, MissouriDepartmentKCATC-Kansas City Assessment and Triage CenterPosition TypeFull timeWork Schedule7:00AM - 7:30PMHours Per Week36Job DescriptionWe are open to accepting applications from both RNs and LPNs for our opening.RNWhat You’ll DoAssess patients based on their diagnosis and care needsPlan, perform, delegate, and evaluate nursing care using your expert skillsWork closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomesParticipate in committees, program evaluations, research, and educationSupervise and mentor studentsStay compliant with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and all organizational and regulatory requirementsMinimum RequirementsGraduation from an accredited nursing programCurrent state of Missouri license as a Registered NurseCurrent BCLS certificationIf applying for a PRN position: At least one year of medical/surgical experience OR one year of prior experience in the specialty areaPreferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent specialty degreeRN Specialty CertificationLPNWorking 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 RequirementsLicensed Practical Nursing CertificateCurrent state of Missouri license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Current BCLS.Preferred QualificationsOne year of Behavioral Health ExperiencePhlebotomy experience