Registered Nurse (RN) PRN

Why You Should Apply

Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to have launched one of Kansas's first Crisis Intervention Centers (CIC) and we want YOU to be part of this groundbreaking journey. This center is already playing a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas by easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing critical mental health services close to home for those in need.

Key Responsibilities

• 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).
• Preferred, but not required: one year of psychiatric nursing, crisis intervention, emergency care, or inpatient experience.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health crisis care, psychiatric medications, and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification (provided by our Center).
• Pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS).
• Physically capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies.
• Maintain a valid drivers license; MVR will be checked.
• No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years.