RN - Psychiatric

Details

Client Name
Research Psychiatric Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Psychiatric

Job ID
18936456

Weekly Pay
$1941.0


Shift Details

Shift
12 X 3 Night 6p-6a

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
09/28/2026

End Date
12/28/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description

General Information
Unit Specifics:
•Number of Beds : ADOL 18, Serenity 24, ITU 32, SRAD 16, VINE 9
•Patient Ratios : nurses 8 to 1, mht's 12:1
•Unit staffing description- ADOL unit takes patients from 12-18 yo, Serenity is a lower acuity adult unit. ITU is the higher acuity adult unit (patients with thought disorder diagnoses), SRAD has patients that live a senior lifestyle. VINE is lower acuity adult unit.
•Type of equipment : • Documentation system: Meditech
•Scheduling requirements: We require coverage for three 12-hour shifts each day, seven days a week, including weekends. Please note that days off are not guaranteed unless specified in the contract.
•On Call Requirements: NA
•Floating policy: C/L is utilized where the greatest need is.
•Patient Experience requirements: Facility follows ICARE values, I CARE values are integrity, compassion, always, and respect as well as AIDET to keep patients informed and make them feel heard, AIDET stands for the five key communication behaviors that create positive care interactions: acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank you. Hospital Specifics-
•Certifications: BLS and CPI

Requested Skill Set:

Ability to assess patients' mental health status, including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems. This involves taking thorough patient histories, observing behavior, and using diagnostic tools.


Care Planning:

Developing individualized care plans based on the needs of patients with mental health and behavioral issues. This includes setting goals, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.

Medication Management:

Administering psychiatric medications and monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.

Knowledge of psychotropic medications


Must have:


Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate, short-term support to patients in crisis (e.g., suicidal ideation, aggression). This includes de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management.


Advanced skills needed:


Therapeutic Communication: Building trust and rapport with patients through effective communication skills, active listening, and empathy.


Procedures performed on unit:


Monitoring patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects.


Certifications Required: BLS and CPI
Dress Code: Nurses wear blue, MHT's wear green or black

Years Experience
1

Client Details

Address
2323 E 63rd St

City
Kansas City

State
MO

Zip Code
64130


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