Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Saint John Hospital, Inc.; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Saint John Hospital, Inc. in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts (12-hour, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM) in the inpatient psychiatric unit.

The RN will assess patients with mental health disorders, administer medications, de-escalate crises, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure safe, effective care. Sign-on bonus of $20,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid RN license in the state.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
• Experience with inpatient/outpatient behavioral health units.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental and physical health assessments.
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor effects.
• De-escalate crises using trauma-informed approaches.
• Build therapeutic relationships and support recovery.
• Ensure safety with routine checks and adherence to unit protocols.

Skills

Nursing license

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

$20,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12 hour – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse. sometimes referred to as a Psychiatric Nurse, Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse, or Geri-Psych RN. The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) care for our patients with mental health disorders, emotional issues, and behavioral challenges. The Behavioral Health RN will also assess and monitor patients manage crises, provide therapeutic support, and collaborate with the behavioral health care team to ensure safe and effective treatment in our inpatient Psychiatric Unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental and physical health assessments to evaluate emotional stability, behavioral risks, cognitive function, and overall well-being
• Administer prescribed psychiatric medications including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers while monitoring therapeutic effectiveness and side effects, and providing patient education on adherence
• De-escalate psychiatric crises using therapeutic communication, trauma-informed techniques, and crisis intervention strategies while implementing safety measures like restraints or seclusion only when clinically appropriate and within policy guidelines
• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients through consistent, empathetic communication that validates their experiences and supports emotional self-regulation and recovery
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by conducting routine safety checks, supervising at-risk patients closely, removing hazardous items, and consistently enforcing unit safety protocols and behavioral expectations

Qualifications

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

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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