RN Registered Nurse - Adolescent Behavioral Health

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Kansas as a Registered Nurse in Adolescent Behavioral Health. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives through direct care and therapeutic interventions. You'll engage in comprehensive assessments, develop tailored care plans, and collaborate with a dedicated treatment team. With a generous sign-on bonus and a commitment to community service, this role not only enhances your career but also allows you to contribute positively to the well-being of those around you. Embrace this opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that values your expertise and compassion.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with a diploma from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients.
• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and develop nursing plans.
• Lead group therapy sessions and evaluate patient responses.

Skills

Patient Care

Bio-Psychosocial Assessments

Group Therapy Facilitation

Nursing Plan Development

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing school

Licensed Registered Nurse

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Sign on Bonus: Up to $10,000
• Department: Adolescent Behavioral Health
• Schedule: Full time, 36 hrs, 3-12 hr shifts, Night shift, 7P - 7A, rotating weekend
• Hospital: Ascension Via Christi St Joseph
• Location: Wichita, KS

What You Will Do

Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

• Perform initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
• Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.