Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - BH Crisis Center - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - BH Crisis Center - PRN101 Truman Medical CenterJob Location: UH Behavioral Health, Kansas City, MissouriDepartment: KCATC-Kansas City Assessment and Triage CenterPosition Type: Part timeWork Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:30AMHours Per Week: 4Job Description:We are open to accepting applications for both RNs and LPNs for our opening.RN:What You'll Do:Assess 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 Requirements:Graduation 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 Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent specialty degreeRN Specialty CertificationLPN: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 Nursing CertificateCurrent state of Missouri license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Current BCLS.Preferred Qualifications:One year of Behavioral Health ExperiencePhlebotomy experience