Licensed Practical Nurse

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High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to launch one of Kansas' first Crisis Intervention Centers. This center will transform mental health care across northwest Kansas, easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing local access to critical mental health care. The 24/7 inpatient facility offers multiple shifts across the team.

• Final date to receive applications: Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.
• Position: CIC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Location: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center
• Pay: $28.09 per hour with $1‑3 shift differentials and a $500 sign‑on bonus.
• Job Type: Full‑time | In‑person
• Schedule Options: Daytime (7am‑7pm);
  Overnight (7pm‑7am); rotating weekdays; 12‑hour shifts with some weekends and holidays.
• Tentative
  
  Start Date:
  
  March 31st, 2026

• Assist with the admission process, including conducting basic physical and behavioral health assessments, and documenting patient history and vitals.
• Administer and monitor psychiatric medications, observing side effects and adverse reactions.
• Provide direct patient care, including helping with daily living tasks and crisis support.
• Implement suicide prevention protocols and individualized safety plans.
• Utilize de‑escalation techniques to manage behavioral health emergencies.
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation of all care and changes in patient condition.
• Assist with discharge planning and care coordination in collaboration with case managers and the clinical team.
• Attend required staff trainings on trauma‑informed care, emergency procedures, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention.

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we’re here for you – not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, supporting employees with compassion, dedication, and care. We provide professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Competitive pay: $28.09 per hour with $1‑3 shift differentials.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and extended illness time.
• 403(b) plan.
• KPERS retirement plan.
• Supplemental benefits.
• HSA and FSA.
• Holiday pay (in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes seven holidays).
• Convention leave and funds to obtain CEUs.
• License renewal support.
• Scholarship, work‑study, and internship opportunities for employees.
• $500 sign‑on bonus awarded after completing a 90‑day orientation.
• And more.

Must be at least 21 years old with current Kansas LPN licensure.

Preferred: at least one year in psychiatric, emergency, behavioral health, or inpatient mental health care.

Must pass pre‑employment drug screening.

Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS, etc).

Must maintain a valid driver's license; MVR will be checked. No substance‑related driving offenses in the past 5

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