Registered Nurse / Pediatric Psychology

Job Summary
Pediatric Psychology (PEDS PSYCH) specialty position located in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. This inpatient behavioral health RN role involves working at a pediatric psychiatric hospital with 46 beds, providing care for children and adolescents with various mental health diagnoses. The role emphasizes clinical support, medication management, and safety protocols within a specialized unit.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, 13-week assignment period
• Required Qualifications: Missouri Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), BLS certification, MANDT or CPI certification (must be pre-existing), 2 years of relevant pediatric psychiatric experience, patient ratios of 1:12, experience with child/adolescent populations, and trauma-informed care training or willingness to obtain prior to start.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in treatment settings involving children and adolescents, including disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, and trauma-related conditions; familiarity with electrocardiogram monitoring, medication administration, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Special Requirements: Must have CPI or MANDT certification, and Missouri Children`s Division background check required. Flu vaccination is required; COVID-19 vaccination is not.
• Patient Population: Children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, developmental disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
• Facility Details: Pediatric psychiatric hospital with 46 beds staffed with RNs and Behavioral Health Technicians supporting patient care on four units. Staffing ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:4, with RNs supporting medication passes and overall unit management.
• Additional Information: The assignment involves adherence to crisis prevention and intervention protocols, use of seclusion and voluntary/involuntary commitments, and completing required compliance documentation within deadlines. The position supports interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive mental health care.
• Submittal Details: Candidate must be responsive and complete all documentation within one week of the signed contract, including Docusign, MoVechs background check application, and EPIC training modules.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

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