Psych

Psychiatric Nursing Position – Night Shift

Location: Kansas City, MO

Schedule: 4 × 12-hour nights (19:00–07:00)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week

Start Date: September 21, 2026

The Role

You'll provide direct patient care across multiple psychiatric units, including adolescent, adult, and senior populations. Your responsibilities include:

• Assessing mental health status and recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral concerns
• Developing and implementing individualized care plans with measurable outcomes
• Administering and monitoring psychotropic medications, watching for side effects and adverse reactions
• Providing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients in acute distress
• Building therapeutic relationships through active listening, empathy, and clear communication
• Monitoring vital signs and observing for physical and psychological changes

Staffing & Environment

Requirements

• Current BLS and CPI certifications required
• Experience managing psychiatric patients across varying acuity levels
• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their management

Dress Code

Nurses wear blue uniforms.