High Plains Mental Health Center
Licensed Practical Nurse
High Plains Mental Health Center, Hays, Kansas, United States, 67601
Licensed Practical Nurse
High Plains Mental Health Center
Location: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center
Position: CIC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Employment type: Full-time, In-person
Application deadline: Thursday, February 5th, 2025 at 7:00am CDT.
Payment: $28.09 per hour + shift differentials, $325 sign‑on bonus
Schedule: Daytime (7am‑7pm) or Overnight (7pm‑7am) with rotating weekly schedule of three 12‑hour shifts, alternating weekends and holidays.
Tentative start date: March 31st, 2026
Why You Should Apply Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is launching one of Kansas's first Crisis Intervention Centers. The 24/7 facility will transform mental health care across northwest Kansas, easing hospital and law‑enforcement burden, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing critical local care.
What You'll Do
Assist with the admission process, including basic physical and behavioral health assessments.
Document patient history, vitals, and detailed care records.
Administer and monitor psychiatric medications, observing side effects and adverse reactions.
Provide direct patient care, including daily living tasks and crisis support.
Implement suicide prevention protocols and individualized safety plans.
Utilize de‑escalation techniques to manage behavioral health emergencies.
Assist with discharge planning and care coordination with case managers and the clinical team.
Attend required staff trainings on trauma‑informed care, emergency procedures, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention.
What We Offer
Competitive pay: $28.09 per hour + shift differentials.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and extended illness time.
403(b) and KPERS retirement plans, supplemental benefits, HSA & FSA.
Holiday pay in addition to hours worked and recognition of 7 holidays.
Convention leave, CEU funds, license renewal support, scholarship, work‑study, and internship opportunities for employees.
$325 sign‑on bonus.
And more!
Qualifications
At least 21 years old with current Kansas LPN licensure.
Minimum of one year in psychiatric, emergency, behavioral health, or inpatient mental health care preferred.
Solid understanding of crisis intervention, psychiatric medications, and trauma‑informed care.
Must pass pre‑employment drug screening.
Must maintain CPR certification.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Location: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center
Position: CIC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Employment type: Full-time, In-person
Application deadline: Thursday, February 5th, 2025 at 7:00am CDT.
Payment: $28.09 per hour + shift differentials, $325 sign‑on bonus
Schedule: Daytime (7am‑7pm) or Overnight (7pm‑7am) with rotating weekly schedule of three 12‑hour shifts, alternating weekends and holidays.
Tentative start date: March 31st, 2026
Why You Should Apply Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is launching one of Kansas's first Crisis Intervention Centers. The 24/7 facility will transform mental health care across northwest Kansas, easing hospital and law‑enforcement burden, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing critical local care.
What You'll Do
Assist with the admission process, including basic physical and behavioral health assessments.
Document patient history, vitals, and detailed care records.
Administer and monitor psychiatric medications, observing side effects and adverse reactions.
Provide direct patient care, including daily living tasks and crisis support.
Implement suicide prevention protocols and individualized safety plans.
Utilize de‑escalation techniques to manage behavioral health emergencies.
Assist with discharge planning and care coordination with case managers and the clinical team.
Attend required staff trainings on trauma‑informed care, emergency procedures, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention.
What We Offer
Competitive pay: $28.09 per hour + shift differentials.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and extended illness time.
403(b) and KPERS retirement plans, supplemental benefits, HSA & FSA.
Holiday pay in addition to hours worked and recognition of 7 holidays.
Convention leave, CEU funds, license renewal support, scholarship, work‑study, and internship opportunities for employees.
$325 sign‑on bonus.
And more!
Qualifications
At least 21 years old with current Kansas LPN licensure.
Minimum of one year in psychiatric, emergency, behavioral health, or inpatient mental health care preferred.
Solid understanding of crisis intervention, psychiatric medications, and trauma‑informed care.
Must pass pre‑employment drug screening.
Must maintain CPR certification.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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