Advanced Practical Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Crisis Center and Residential Services - Ft

**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into [myWORKDAY](http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Advanced Practical Registered Nurse (APRN) - Behavioral Health Crisis Center and Residential Services - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p) 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** ================ UH Behavioral Health Kansas City, Missouri **Department** ============== KCATC-Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center **Position Type** ================= Full time **Work Schedule** ================= 8:00AM - 4:30PM **Hours Per Week** ================== 40 **Job Description** =================== As an APRN, you’ll deliver expert, compassionate care to individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Working closely with physicians and a collaborative care team, you’ll assess patients, diagnose conditions, create treatment plans, and provide both physical and psychiatric care. This role also includes occasional on-call duties and coverage beyond your primary area when needed. You’ll bring advanced skills in mental health, health promotion, patient education, and medical management—making a meaningful impact every day. **Key Responsibilities** * **Patient Care** – Perform thorough assessments, diagnose accurately, and provide effective treatment and education. * **Medical Expertise** – Apply advanced knowledge in both medicine and psychiatry, including medications, substance use screening, and complex symptom analysis. * **Communication** – Build trust and rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. Communicate clearly across cultures, ages, and situations. * **Ongoing Learning** – Stay up to date with the latest in medical practice. Actively seek education and share knowledge with peers. * **Teamwork** – Collaborate seamlessly within a multidisciplinary system of care. * **Clinical Leadership** – Take a lead role in guiding clinical decisions and supporting team effectiveness. * **Operational Compliance** – Work with leadership to meet hospital and regulatory standards (e.g. TJC, DHSS). * **Professionalism** – Show integrity, respect, and commitment in every interaction. * **Quality & Safety** – Promote continuous improvement, patient safety, and cultural sensitivity. * **Customer Service** – Ensure every patient experience is respectful and responsive to their unique needs. * **Policy Adherence** – Follow all corporate, legal, and ethical standards, including compliance training and reporting. * **Performance Standards** – Consistently meet or exceed TMC’s expectations for care and professionalism. **Qualifications & Skills** * Master’s in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program * Active RN license in Missouri and Nurse Practitioner certification * Specialty certification (as required by Missouri Board of Nursing) * Active Collaborative Practice Agreement * Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification * 3–5 years of clinical experience (preferably in mental health or primary care) * Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills * Leadership ability and team-oriented mindset * Excellent communication skills across diverse populations * Commitment to working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness * Ability to manage challenging patient behavior with empathy and professionalism * Aligned with TMC’s mission and values