Critical Care Staff Nurse - Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center
About The Position
The Critical Care registered nurse in the Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center (EMHCC) provides services in emergency clinical settings. The RN works directly with pediatric patients experiencing psychiatric problems and supports staff who provide direct care to these patients. The position focuses on early intervention and treatment of children with mental illness and interdisciplinary collaboration. The RN ensures clinical care meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance, staff and patient safety, and staff and patient satisfaction. The role requires developing and implementing a safe, high-quality, comprehensive, age-appropriate plan of care for critically ill patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies. The nurse also addresses patient and family educational needs, advocates for them, maintains a safe and family-centered environment, and applies current research and evidence to improve professional practice and nursing care quality. The seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to receive specified vaccinations if found non-immune or lacking evidence of vaccination; medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources. A drug screen is performed upon hire. The hospital is smoke- and tobacco-free.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required. Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct-care nursing role.
- For nurses hired after September 1, 2013, a BSN is required; nurses hired after that date without a BSN must complete the degree within five years of hire.
- One of the following is required upon hire: Licensed RN - Missouri or Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri.
- One of the following is required upon hire: Licensed RN - Kansas or Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas.
- An RN Compact license is required for states other than Kansas and Missouri.
- Employees must obtain a Licensed RN - Kansas license or equivalent within 90 days.
- A drug screen is performed upon hire.
- Employees must meet the stated vaccination conditions of employment, subject to possible medical or religious exemptions.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred for nurses hired after September 1, 2013.
- One to two years of experience preferred for employees hired before September 1, 2013.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high-quality, comprehensive, age-appropriate plan of care for critically ill patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies, promoting optimal outcomes.
- Meet the educational and informational needs of patients and families and advocate for their needs.
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered environment.
- Use current research and evidence to expand professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality.
Benefits
- The employer offers benefits plans designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
