Director of Nursing - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - FT Days (M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm)
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Director of Nursing - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - FT Days (M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location UH Behavioral Health Kansas City, Missouri Department NKCH Behavioral Health Position Type Full time Work Schedule 8:00AM - 4:30PM Hours Per Week 40 Job Description In collaboration with and under the direction of the BH COO have responsibility for the operational outcomes of inpatient clinical services in the North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH) Behavioral Health department.
Responsibilities are further defined by the contract between NCKH and University Health TMC Behavioral Health division. Provides leadership direction to inpatient clinical departments and program managers, and ensures effective and efficient operation of patient and client services.
In partnership with NKC Hospital, manages the department budget. Has responsibilities for integrated care in the medical hospital setting. Provides oversight in direct care to staff delivering mental health and mental wellness as needed. Minimum Requirements 1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 2.
Licensed in the State of Missouri as an RN, 3. Three to five years management experience in mental health services. 4. Effective time management and problem solving skills. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with culturally diverse patient and staff population. Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.
University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee operational outcomes of inpatient clinical services within the Behavioral Health department in collaboration with the BH COO. Provide leadership to program managers and manage the department budget to ensure efficient patient and client services.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a valid Missouri RN license. Candidates must have three to five years of management experience in mental health services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - FT Days (M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm) at University Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc.
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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