Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse - RN Weekend Alt Nights (NKC) - University Health - (2 Shifts/weekend, 7p-7:30a)

University Health Kansas City Kansas City, MO, US

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101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Behavioral Health

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

NKCH Behavioral Health

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

7:00PM - 7:30AM

Hours Per Week

Job Description

The Clinical Nurse RN provides safe, compassionate nursing care in Behavioral Health. This role assesses patient needs, develops and implements individualized care plans, and evaluates outcomes using the nursing process. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams while practicing within the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and organizational and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
Provide evidence-based nursing care based on patient needs and clinical setting
Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams
Maintain professional nursing standards and clinical competency
Demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to the assigned clinical area
Promote quality improvement, patient and staff safety, and culturally responsive care
Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered service
Participate in education, committees, program evaluation, research, and student supervision as appropriate
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Current Missouri license as a Registered Nurse
Current BCLS

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent in a specific specialty
RN Specialty Certification

If you’re a compassionate and dedicated RN looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply today and join our team!

This role is at the new North Kansas City Location

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