PRN Behavioral Health & Psych RN - Adults

We are currently looking for a passionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our Behavioral Health & Psych RN team at The University of Kansas Health System. In this role, you will provide specialized care for adults with mental health and substance abuse issues. You must be committed to delivering quality care in a patient-centered environment. To be successful, you will need to possess a combination of technical acumen, clinical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a current Kansas nursing license. If you are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a commitment to providing exceptional care to adults with mental health and substance abuse issues, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide specialized care for adults with mental health and substance abuse issues.
2. Maintain patient-centered environment.
3. Utilize technical acumen, clinical knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
4. Monitor and assess patient progress.
5. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with approved protocols.
6. Develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
7. Provide support and guidance to family members and caregivers.
8. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
9. Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
10. Follow all policies and procedures.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a PRN Behavioral Health & Psych RN - Adults in Kansas City, KS, USA is between $35.00 and $45.00 per hour. This range is based on the salaries of nurses in the area with similar qualifications and experience. It is important to note that salary ranges are subject to change depending on market conditions and other factors.

The University of Kansas Health System, commonly known as KU Med and formerly known as The University of Kansas Hospital, is a nonprofit, academic medical center located in Kansas City, Kansas, United States, with branch hospitals and education centers in Topeka, Kansas, Great Bend, Kansas, and Lawrence, Kansas. It is the region's only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center. In 1998, it became an independent entity that receives no funding from the state of Kansas. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Kansas Medical Center, which comprises the schools of medicine, nursing and allied health. The University of Kansas Health System combines education, research and patient care. Physicians represent more than 200 specialties.