Registered Nurse

Position

CIC Registered Nurse (RN)

Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center

• Pay: from $35 per hour (shift differentials available – earn $1–$3 more per hour)
• Sign‑On Bonus: $3,000 for daytime shift; $4,500 for overnight shift
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Health, dental, vision insurance; life insurance; paid time off & extended illness time; 403(b) plan; KPERS retirement plan; supplemental benefits; HSA & FSA; holiday pay; convention leave & funds; license renewal; NHSC & Nurse Corps‑approved site (eligible for loan repayment assistance); scholarship, work‑study, & internship opportunities for employees
• Competitive pay with shift differentials

• Full‑time | In‑person
• Schedule options:
  Daytime (7am‑7pm) or Overnight (7pm‑7am)
• Schedule:
  
  three 12‑hour shifts with some weekends and holidays
• Tentative start date:
  March 31st, 2026

• Provide essential nursing care, crisis stabilization, and medication management to individuals in acute mental health distress, including those with co‑occurring substance use disorders.
• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor patient status throughout their stay.
• Administer medications and monitor effects under psychiatric supervision.
• Use crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques to ensure a safe environment.
• Support suicide prevention, seclusion/restraint protocols, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Document all clinical activity accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families on mental health care and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APRNs, and the broader treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold patient dignity in every interaction.

• Must be 21+ years old with current Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN).
• Preferred: 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.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to launch one of Kansas' first Crisis Intervention Centers and we want you to be part of this groundbreaking journey. This 24/7 inpatient facility offers multiple shifts for a variety of positions. Our mission drives everything we do, and we support our employees with compassion, dedication, and care. When you join, you become part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work has real impact.

Monday, March 16th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.