Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; South Basehor (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other time

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for the Saint John Hospital–Leavenworth, KS inpatient unit. The RN will assess patients, administer psychiatric medications, and collaborate with the behavioral health team to provide safe, effective treatment on a 12-hour night shift from 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license, BLS, and knowledge of mental health laws, with experience in inpatient behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Must hold current RN license in the state
• Current BLS certificate on hire and maintained
• Working knowledge of Mental Health laws and practice standards
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary treatment team processes

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license (State)

BLS certification

Mental Health Laws knowledge

Inpatient behavioral health experience

Continuum of care knowledge

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