Pediatric Behavioral Health RN - Compassionate Care

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Behavioral Health unit. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to children and adolescents experiencing acute behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, monitoring safety, and using de-escalation and therapeutic communication skills. You will collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and families to develop and

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Pediatric or behavioral health experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of pediatric patients with acute behavioral health needs.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for adverse effects.
• Monitor patient safety and respond to crises using de-escalation strategies.
• Utilize therapeutic communication to engage patients and families.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers and families to develop care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Therapeutic communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Behavioral Health unit. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to children and adolescents experiencing acute behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, monitoring safety, and using de-escalation and therapeutic communication skills. You will collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and families to develop and