RN Med Surg | Kansas City, Kansas

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Job Description

Provide specialized psychiatric nursing care within the emergency room setting, focusing on high-risk psychiatric patients. This contract role demands expertise in both emergency and psychiatric nursing to manage patient assessments, crisis interventions, and coordinated care plans effectively.

Location: Kansas City, KS

Responsibilities:

• Deliver primary nursing care to two high-risk psychiatric patients per shift in the emergency department, including medication administration, restraint use, and de-escalation techniques.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine patient disposition such as inpatient admission, discharge, or involuntary hold.
• Coordinate patient placement, safety planning, and transport arrangements to inpatient or state hospital facilities.
• Respond promptly to Behavioral Response Team calls hospital-wide to manage escalated patients through de-escalation, limit setting, and restraint support, working collaboratively with police and nurse managers.
• Operate independently, providing critical psychiatric assessments relied upon by ED physicians following medical clearance.

Qualifications:

• Valid Kansas or Compact RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum one year of experience in an Emergency Room setting
• Minimum one year of psychiatric nursing experience in a hospital environment
• Proven skills in assessing violent or high-risk psychiatric patients and determining appropriate care disposition

Schedule/Hours:

• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, three times per week
• Holiday work required based on unit needs
• Occasional weekend shifts (1-2 per month) possible
• No on-call or floating requirements

Additional Information:

• This position is a contract assignment that offers an independent professional role within a nicotine-free facility.
• Orientation includes an eight-hour non-billable period.
• The facility operates on a bi-weekly pay schedule.
• Strong psych nursing skills are essential due to reliance on nursing assessment in this fast-paced environment.

About Kansas City, KS:

Kansas City offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with rich cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment. Known for its friendly community atmosphere and strong healthcare industry, it presents a dynamic location for healthcare professionals seeking professional growth and personal enjoyment.

Explore this opportunity to apply your psychiatric nursing expertise in an emergency room setting with flexible contract terms. Apply now to advance your career in Kansas City.