Psych

Psychiatric Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for its psychiatric units in Kansas City, MO. This is a 13-week contract position working nights (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.), four 12-hour shifts per week, with 48 guaranteed hours. Start date: December 14, 2025.

Unit Details

You'll float across multiple psychiatric units serving diverse patient populations:

• Adolescent unit (ages 12–18)
• Adult units at varying acuity levels, including higher-acuity patients with thought disorder diagnoses
• Senior-focused unit for older adults

Key Responsibilities

• Assess mental health status, recognize psychiatric disorders and substance use, and gather thorough patient histories
• Develop individualized care plans with measurable goals and evaluate outcomes
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications for side effects and adverse reactions
• Provide crisis intervention using de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing suicidal ideation or aggression
• Use therapeutic communication to build trust and rapport with patients
• Monitor vital signs and track mental status changes

Requirements

• Current RN license
• BLS certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification — required to submit
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychiatric nursing care

Culture & Communication

The facility emphasizes ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Always, Respect) and AIDET communication principles to keep patients informed and heard.

Uniform: Blue scrubs