Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Leavenworth (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Bereavement leave

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for the inpatient unit. You will care for patients with mental health disorders, assess emotional stability, monitor crises, and collaborate with the behavioral health team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The role requires a valid state RN license and a current BLS certificate, with experience in psychiatric care and crisis intervention preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state RN license and BLS certification.
• Experience with mental health care and inpatient units is preferred.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary treatment teams and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental and physical health assessments.
• Administer prescribed psychiatric medications and monitor effects.
• De-escalate crises using therapeutic communication and safety protocols.
• Build therapeutic relationships and support patient recovery.
• Maintain a safe environment with routine safety checks.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Mental Health Care

Crisis Intervention

Interdisciplinary Team

Education

RN License - State

BLS Certification

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

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 aBehavioral Health Registered Nurse.sometimes referred to as aPsychiatric Nurse,Adult PsychiatricRegisteredNurse, orGeri-Psych RN. TheBehavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)careforourpatients with mental health disorders, emotional issues, and behavioral challenges.The Behavioral Health RN willalsoassess and monitor patients manage crises, provide therapeutic support, and collaborate with thebehavioral healthcare team to ensure safe and effective treatmentin our inpatientPsychiatricUnit.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• 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 whilemonitoringtherapeutic 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 clinicallyappropriateand within policy guidelines

• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients through consistent, empathetic communication thatvalidatestheir 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. 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

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf