RN - Nurse Manager
Hospital: Research Psychiatric Center
Location: Kansas City, MO
Address: 2323 E. 63rd Street
Shift: 19:00-07:00
Start Date: 09/28/2026
End Date: 12/28/2026
Duration: 13 Week(s)
Unit Specifics:
- Number of Beds: ADOL 18, Serenity 24, ITU 32, SRAD 16, VINE 9
- Patient Ratios: Nurses 8 to 1, MHTs 12:1
- Unit staffing description: ADOL unit takes patients from 12-18 yo, Serenity is a lower acuity adult unit. ITU is the higher acuity adult unit (patients with thought disorder diagnoses), SRAD has patients that live a senior lifestyle. VINE is lower acuity adult unit.
Type of equipment: Documentation system: Meditech
Scheduling requirements: We require coverage for three 12-hour shifts each day, seven days a week, including weekends. Please note that days off are not guaranteed unless specified in the contract.
Certifications Required: BLS and CPI
Hiring profile Requested Skill Set:
- Ability to assess patients' mental health status, including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems.
- Care planning: Developing individualized care plans based on the needs of patients with mental health and behavioral issues.
- Medication management: Administering psychiatric medications and monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Crisis intervention: Providing immediate, short-term support to patients in crisis (e.g., suicidal ideation, aggression).
- Therapeutic communication: Building trust and rapport with patients through effective communication skills, active listening, and empathy.
- Procedures performed on unit: Monitoring patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects.
Dress Code: (Required uniform) Or black Nurses wear blue, MHTs wear green or black
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
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General Comments: No. of Positions: 2/2. Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks: 91
Client Details:
Address: 2323 East 63 Street
City: Kansas City
State: MO
Zip Code: 64130