Crisis Nurse - RN/LPN
Wyandot Behavioral Health Network•Kansas City, KS
•$29 - $42•Onsite
About The Position
Wyandot Behavioral Health Network (Wyandot BHN) is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for their Adult Crisis Stabilization team. This 24/7 center provides immediate support to adults in mental health crises. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the nurse will help individuals stabilize, begin recovery, and connect with ongoing care in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Current Kansas license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications and behavioral health nursing practices.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and crisis intervention skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current liability insurance.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of nursing experience preferred, ideally working with adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness or in behavioral health, crisis, emergency, or psychiatric settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and crisis intervention for adults experiencing behavioral health emergencies.
- Complete nursing and behavioral health assessments to identify immediate needs.
- Monitor consumers' physical and mental health status, including vital signs.
- Administer medications, including intramuscular injections, as prescribed.
- Perform blood draws and other nursing procedures as needed.
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and other members of the treatment team.
- Support consumers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and daily functioning.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
- Perform other duties that support quality patient care and program operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
