RN - Behavioral Health & Detox (Night Shift)

Discovery Behavioral Health; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team in Shawnee, KS. You will perform admissions screening, initial nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration, and patient education to support recovery in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include collaboration with medical staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance while guiding patients through the treatment journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; ADN accepted.
• Current RN license in good standing.
• One year experience in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders preferred.
• Ability to draw blood.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire; Serv Safe within 90 days if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Meets with each potential admission to complete a face-to-face evaluation and obtain admission orders.
• Completes comprehensive initial nursing assessments and facilitates medical admission.
• Develops and initiates Nursing Care Plans to guide patient care.
• Assists with the discharge process and supports continuity of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed and documents effectiveness.
• Collaborates with medical staff and educates patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient education

Safety vigilance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

ADN accepted

Current RN license

CPI certification within 90 days

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Serv Safe certification within 90 days

Tools

N/A

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team in Shawnee, KS. You will perform admissions screening, initial nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration, and patient education to support recovery in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include collaboration with medical staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance while guiding patients through the treatment journey.