Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health & Team Leadership

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial protection & PTO

Financial & career growth

Employee well-being

Professional development

Job summary

Cottonwood Springs, a 108-bed behavioral health facility in partnership with Lifepoint Health, seeks an RN to provide compassionate care and lead nursing activities. The role emphasizes timely assessments, shift supervision, and adherence to policies while supporting patients through mental health treatment.

The RN must hold a Kansas or Compact State license; ADN is required with BSN preferred. BLS is mandatory; ACLS/PALS/Handle with Care are a plus and CPR/de-escalation training within 30 days

Qualifications

• Current Kansas or Compact State RN license.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, Handle with Care preferred; CPR and De-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes; document findings per policies.
• Oversee and supervise the shift.
• Demonstrate leadership by delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc.
• Oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and high-quality care is delivered.
• Monitor patient for changes in condition and respond; notify physician as needed.
• Follow hospital policy for medication administration.
• Use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients.
• Deliver quality nursing care to meet treatment plan goals per policies and competencies.
• Assist with or perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients.

Skills

RN license (KS/Compact)

Patient assessment

Shift leadership

Nursing policy compliance

Empathy & patient care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Cottonwood Springs, a 108-bed behavioral health facility in partnership with Lifepoint Health, seeks an RN to provide compassionate care and lead nursing activities. The role emphasizes timely assessments, shift supervision, and adherence to policies while supporting patients through mental health treatment.

The RN must hold a Kansas or Compact State license; ADN is required with BSN preferred. BLS is mandatory; ACLS/PALS/Handle with Care are a plus and CPR/de-escalation training within 30 days