{"id":20568,"date":"2026-05-28T21:45:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T21:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/advanced-practice-registered-nurse\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:50:36","slug":"advanced-practice-registered-nurse","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/advanced-practice-registered-nurse\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)\u2014Deliver Critical Care Where It\u2019s Needed Most<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>APPLICATION DEADLINE:<\/strong> Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pay<\/strong>: Based on experience | +$1,000 sign-on bonus<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type<\/strong>: Full-time; in-person<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule<\/strong>: Discussed during interview (on-call duties included)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to have launched one of Kansas\u2019s first Crisis Intervention Centers (CIC) \u2014 and we want YOU to be part of this groundbreaking journey. This center is already playing a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas by easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing critical mental health services close to home for those in need.<\/p>\n<p>As a<strong> 24\/7 inpatient facility,<\/strong> the CIC offers multiple shifts and a variety of career opportunities. Now is the time to raise your hand and secure your spot! For more information about the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC), please visit:<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aiBTIYtxxOo?si=NXaOPxlNgRFDAC8z\"><strong> [HPMHC CIC].<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready for a rewarding opportunity, and want to be supported by an organization that stands by its mission of being \u201cHere for You,\u201d this is your chance. <strong>APPLY TODAY!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT YOU\u2019LL DO:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Conduct psychiatric assessments and diagnose mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, and monitor therapeutic response and side effects.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Deliver evidence-based crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and behavioral health staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Lead efforts in suicide prevention, risk assessment, and behavioral de-escalation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Contribute to discharge planning, continuity of care, and patient education.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Ensure compliance with Kansas regulations regarding mental health, seclusion\/restraint, and crisis protocols.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Participate in team training, emergency preparedness, and facility policy development.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Mentor nursing staff and support a culture of clinical excellence and safety.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHY JOIN US<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>At High Plains Mental Health Center, we&#8217;re here for you \u2014 not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same<strong> compassion, dedication, and care <\/strong>we offer our clients.<\/p>\n<p>When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You\u2019ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your <strong>professional growth<\/strong> through continuous learning and<strong> career advancement opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT WE OFFER:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>-Competitive Pay: <\/strong>based on experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>-Comprehensive Benefits Package:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>o Excellent Health, Dental, &amp; Vision Insurance<\/p>\n<p>o Life Insurance<\/p>\n<p>o Paid Time Off &amp; Extended Illness Time<\/p>\n<p>o 403(b) Plan<\/p>\n<p>o KPERS Retirement Plan<\/p>\n<p>o Supplemental Benefits<\/p>\n<p>o HSA &amp; FSA<\/p>\n<p>o Holiday pay [$250 holiday pay; our Center recognizes 7 holidays]<\/p>\n<p>o Convention Leave &amp; Funds [to obtain CEUs]<\/p>\n<p>o License Renewal<\/p>\n<p>o Scholarship, work-study, &amp; internship opportunities for employees<\/p>\n<p><strong>o $1,000 ENHANCED SIGN-ON BONUS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>o And more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Kansas, with prescriptive authority.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Board Certification (preferred), or commitment to acquiring PMHNP-BC.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Minimum 1 year of psychiatric\/mental health experience; 3+ years preferred.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 CPR and First Aid certified (provided by our Center)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Demonstrated ability to assess\/manage psychiatric emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Strong foundation in psychopharmacology, crisis stabilization, and trauma-informed care.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Completion of required health screenings (TB testing, mental &amp; medical clearance).<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Successful background checks (KBI and KDADS).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY using this link:<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/recruiting.paylocity.com\/recruiting\/jobs\/Apply\/4205862\/High-Plains-Mental-Health-Center\/Advanced-Practice-Registered-Nurse-APRN\"><strong> [HPMHC CAREERS!]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact <a href=\"mailto:CAREERS@HPMH.COM\"><strong>CAREERS@HPMH.COM.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>High Plains Mental Health Center \u2013 We\u2019re Here For You!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"13926","_ch_external_id":"11084928","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-06-28","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11084928\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[86],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[62],"class_list":["post-20568","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-full-time","ch_industry-healthcare-medicine-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/20568","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=20568"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=20568"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=20568"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=20568"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=20568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}