Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Days)

Prime Healthcare; South Basehor (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a compassionate Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for day shifts at Saint John Hospital in Kansas. The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients with mental health conditions, ensuring high standards of care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a sign-on bonus, are offered.

Benefits

Outstanding Medical Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401k

Qualifications

• Must have a current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with mental health disorders.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans based on findings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement personalized care.

Skills

Patient care

Behavioral health knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

State license as a Registered Nurse

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000!! This is a Full-time Day Shift! 7 am to 7 pm.

As the state's first private hospital, Saint John Hospital is a full-service, community hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. It has garnered five stars from Healthgrades for its treatment of sepsis, and it consistently receives the highest accolades for health care quality and safety. The hospital offers innovative medical care, employs excellent doctors, and has a compassionate staff that offers a 24/7 emergency room, outpatient surgical services, primary care clinic, intensive care unit, and skilled nursing care unit. The hospital also carries on the legacy of the Leavenworth sisters and will continue to deliver exceptional care to the surrounding community.

We are committed to providing Outstanding Benefits to our employees. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Outstanding Medical Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• and so much more….

Come Join a Team of dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team during the day shift at our facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in psychiatric nursing, providing direct patient care, and ensuring that individuals with behavioral health conditions receive the highest standard of care. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage and assess patient care needs, administer medications, and provide therapeutic support to individuals in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral health setting.Key Responsibilities:• Provide direct nursing care to patients with mental health and behavioral disorders during the day shift.• Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ physical and mental health status, documenting findings and developing care plans.• Administer medications and monitor patient reactions, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens and addressing any side effects.• Monitor vital signs and symptoms, recognizing and addressing changes in patient conditions.• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.• Maintain a therapeutic environment by de-escalating potentially volatile situations and managing patient behavior appropriately.• Provide patient and family education on mental health conditions, medications, and coping strategies.• Respond to patient needs and requests promptly, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.• Maintain detailed, accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.• Participate in team meetings, offering insights and contributing to treatment planning and care coordination.• Adhere to all safety protocols, including infection control, patient privacy, and crisis management procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

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