Nurse

PRAIRIE VIEW INC; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 46,838 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield health coverage

401k retirement plan (match)

Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vision benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Prairie View Inc. in Newton, KS is seeking Registered Nurses for a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility and Behavioral Urgent Care. Night shift positions (7pm-7am) are available with both full-time and part-time options.

The role emphasizes patient stability, safety, and long‑term treatment goals in a structured residential setting. You’ll administer medications, monitor patients, and respond to crises while coordinating with prescribers and care teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited nursing program; BSN preferred but not required.
• Current Kansas RN license; maintain licensure and CEUs.
• Two years psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and CPI training current.
• Strong English communication, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Administer and monitor medications and educate patients on use and side effects.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition; crisis management as needed.
• Communicate with prescribers on orders, refills, and updates.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, patients, and families; support admissions/transfers.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation; uphold confidentiality and standards.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

Assessment & planning

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Education

RN license (KS)

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – PRTF/BUCNIGHT SHIFT 7pm-7am | Full-Time & Part-Time Available$34–$40/hour + shift differentialsNewton, KSPrairie View is currently seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Registered Nurses to join our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) and Behaviorial Urgent Care (BUC) team. This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about behavioral health and want to work in a structured, therapeutic residential setting supporting patient stability, safety, and long-term treatment goals.Why Prairie View?Competitive hourly pay with shift differentialsFull-time and part-time opportunitiesConsistent patient population in a residential settingSupportive, interdisciplinary care teamsOngoing training and professional developmentWhat You’ll DoKey responsibilities include:Delivering nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation)Administering and monitoring medications, including patient education on use and side effectsMonitoring patient status and responding to changes in conditionResponding to urgent or crisis situations within the residential settingCommunicating with prescribers regarding orders, refills, and clinical updatesCollaborating with treatment teams, patients, and familiesSupporting admissions, transfers, and continuity of careMaintaining timely, accurate clinical documentationUpholding patient confidentiality and professional nursing standardsWork EnvironmentYou’ll work in a PRTF/BUC unit that values:Safety, structure, and consistencyTeam collaboration and mutual respectPatient-centered, trauma-informed careTraining and required in-services are provided.Ready to Make a Difference?If you’re looking for meaningful work in behavioral health with flexible scheduling options, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today.Minimum Education: Graduate from accredited program of nursing education; BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree preferred but not required; current Registered Nurse license with Kansas State Board of Nursing requiredMinimum Experience: Two years in psychiatric nursing preferredMust maintain Kansas State licensure and appropriate CEUsMust remain current with CPR licenseMust remain current with CPI trainingMust have good command of the English language; must be able to read, communicate clearly and therapeutically with patients and staff, both verbally and in writing, in a professional mannerMust have the ability to quickly access data, assimilate printed and electronic information, make decisions and judgements in emergent situations, and respond appropriately.Must be able to observe and interact in a positive, nonjudgmental, nonreactive manner with patients, family members, patient caregivers, and staffMust be able to observe patient demeanor and nonverbal communication for assessment purposesMust have knowledge about medications and their side effects, or at least the ability to obtain the information quickly.Must be self directed and able to work independentlyMust be willing to have some flexibility in scheduling, to meet patient and organization needsMust be able to stand (agile) and to sit at a desk for periods of up to two hoursMust be able to lift a minimum of 50 poundsMust be able to kneel, bend, squat, and hold on to a person, in order to restrain an out of control patientMust be able to communicate effectively with referral sources and other treatment providersMust be proficient at basic keyboarding / word processing skillsMust be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen, the Central Registry Screen for both adults and children, as well as the DCF (Kansas Department for Children & Families) background checkBenefits for FULL TIME Position:Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insuranceRetirement Plan (401k); match after 1 year of employmentGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrualsCompany paid life and disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramDelta Dental of KansasVision DirectFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings Account with employer contributionBereavement LeavePlus much more