Registered Nurse (RN)
High Plains Mental Health Center · Hays, KS · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$35–$46/hrVolunteer
What Youll Do
- Conducting nursing assessments and monitoring patient status throughout their stay.
- Administering medications and monitoring effects under psychiatric supervision.
- Using crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe environment.
- Suicide prevention, seclusion/restraint protocols, and trauma-informed practices.
- Documenting all clinical activity accurately and timely.
- Educating patients and families on mental health care and recovery strategies.
- Collaborating closely with physicians, APRNs, and the broader treatment team, helping to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding patient dignity in every interaction.
Qualifications
- Must be 21+ years old with current Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN).
- Paid time off and extended illness time.
- Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS).
- Physically capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies.
- Must comply with all state and federal regulations.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: from $35-46 per hour \[plus earn $1-$3 more per hour with shift differentials!\]
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time; 403(b) Plan; KPERS Retirement Plan; Supplemental Benefits; HSA & FSA; Holiday pay; Convention Leave & Funds; Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees.
- \$3,000 or \$4,500 SIGN-ON BONUS