RN - Psych

HCA Research Psychiatric Center • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel nursing position for an Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse in Kansas City, Missouri. The contract length is 13 weeks, and the shift is 7 AM to 7 PM, days. An active Blue Card and CPI certification are required for submission. The role involves assessing patients' mental health status, managing psychiatric medications, providing crisis intervention, and utilizing therapeutic communication skills.

Requirements

• BLS and CPI certifications
• Skills in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their effects
• Ability to assess patients' mental health status
• Ability to manage psychiatric medications
• Active Blue Card

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' mental health status, including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders and behavioral problems.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs, setting goals, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Provide crisis intervention through support for patients in crisis situations using de-escalation techniques and medication management.
• Monitor patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs and mental status changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior