Registered Nurse - mental health (full-time night shift)

Now Hiring: Mental Health RN - Starting at $35-46 per hour!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position: CIC Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center
Pay: Starting at $35-46 per hour [based on experience] | Shift differentials available- earn $1-3 more per hour) | $4,500 ENHANCED SIGN-ON BONUS (overnight shift)
Job Type: Full-time | In-person | [PRN hours also available]

Schedule: 7pm-7am | 3 days per week | [Week 1 = Week 3; Week 2 = Week 4] | Working every other weekend | Some holidays required
High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to have launched one of Kansas's first Crisis Intervention Centers (CIC) - and we want YOU to be part of this groundbreaking journey. This center is already playing a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas by easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing critical mental health services close to home for those in need.
As a 24/7 inpatient facility, the CIC offers multiple shifts and a variety of career opportunities. As an RN at the CIC, you'll provide essential nursing care, crisis stabilization, and medication management to individuals in acute mental health distress, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. Conducting nursing assessments and monitoring patient status throughout their stay.
Administering medications and monitoring effects under psychiatric supervision.
Documenting all clinical activity accurately and timely.
Educating patients and families on mental health care and recovery strategies.
Collaborating closely with physicians, APRNs, and the broader treatment team, helping to ensure continuity of care.
Ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding patient dignity in every interaction.
At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you - not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion , dedication , and care we offer our clients.
You'll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
Competitive Pay: from $35-46 per hour [plus earn $1-$3 more per hour with shift differentials!]
-Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Holiday pay [holiday pay in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes 7 holidays]
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $3,000 or $4,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

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If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact View email address on click.appcast.io be 21+ years old with current Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN).
Preferred, but not required: one year of psychiatric nursing, crisis intervention, emergency care, or inpatient experience.
Strong knowledge of behavioral health crisis care, psychiatric medications, and trauma-informed care.
Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification (provided by our Center).
Physically capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies.
Must comply with TB testing and health screening protocols.
starting at $35-46 per hour