Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Inpatient - Lakewood Medical Center (PRN)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Inpatient - Lakewood Medical Center (PRN) 102 Truman Medical Center - Lakewood

Job Location UH Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Behavioral Health GeriPsyche UHLMC Position Type Work Schedule Hours Per Week 4

Job Description

Are you a compassionate, skilled RN looking to make an impact? We’re in pursuit of a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! Working in Behavioral Health Inpatient, you’ll be providing top-notch care to patients dealing with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses.

What You’ll Do:

• 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:

• 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:

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

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Make a real impact on patients' lives
• Opportunities for growth and continuing education

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.