Behavioral Health RN — Night Shift with Sign-On Bonus

St. John's Hospital; South Basehor (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave and holidays

Bereavement leave

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for the inpatient unit in Leavenworth, KS. This full-time position features 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and responsibilities across assessment, medication administration, crisis intervention, and patient support in a psychiatric setting.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS, and knowledge of mental health laws, with opportunities to contribute to a multidisciplinary team and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold current and valid State RN license.
• BLS certification required at hire and maintained.
• Working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
• Experience with inpatient behavioral health units is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental and physical health assessments to evaluate emotional stability and safety.
• Administer prescribed psychiatric medications and monitor effects and adherence.
• De-escalate crises using therapeutic communication and trauma-informed approaches; apply safety measures per policy.
• Build trusting therapeutic relationships to support emotional regulation and recovery.
• Maintain safe environment with routine safety checks and adherence to unit protocols.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

MH Law knowledge

Crisis Intervention

Job description

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for the inpatient unit in Leavenworth, KS. This full-time position features 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and responsibilities across assessment, medication administration, crisis intervention, and patient support in a psychiatric setting.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS, and knowledge of mental health laws, with opportunities to contribute to a multidisciplinary team and patient safety initiatives.