Behavioral Health & Psychiatric RN - Emergency Department

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial psychiatric assessments
• Triage patients
• Serving as Quality Management Position (QMP) in the absence of physicians
• Providing intake screenings
• Making referrals
• Cooking with healthcare teams for admissions
• Assisting with involuntary paperwork and hearings
• Collaborating with inpatient units, physicians, and emergency services
• Participating in emergency response teams
• Performing clinical competencies specific to psychiatric care

Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma; ADN or higher nursing degree; BSN preferred
• Minimum 6 months psychiatric nursing experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Kansas or compact license)
• BLS certification required; ACLS and other advanced certifications preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills