Day Shift RN Charge Nurse — Behavioral Health Leader

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center; Kansas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

KPERS retirement

Life insurance

EAP with free counseling

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in Kansas seeks a Day Charge Nurse to lead the Treatment & Recovery Center. This full-time, non-exempt RN role pays $35.00–$44.00 per hour and includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, EAP and generous PTO.

The Charge Nurse assesses unit needs, assigns staff, supervises care, mentors new personnel, coordinates with the director and nursing supervisor, and supports patient flow and admissions.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing or diploma required.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) required.
• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Kansas.
• Two years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred for BHP Treatment & Recovery department.

Responsibilities

• First-line management of patient/family/visitor/staff/physician issues.
• Monitor patient flow for timely disposition.
• Delegate patient assignments to staff.
• Assist with department education needs for existing and new staff.
• Foster teamwork and mentor new staff.

Skills

RN leadership

BLS certified

Staff delegation

Patient care coordination

Education

Associates in Nursing or diploma

Job description

The Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in Kansas seeks a Day Charge Nurse to lead the Treatment & Recovery Center. This full-time, non-exempt RN role pays $35.00–$44.00 per hour and includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, EAP and generous PTO.

The Charge Nurse assesses unit needs, assigns staff, supervises care, mentors new personnel, coordinates with the director and nursing supervisor, and supports patient flow and admissions.