RN Senior Behavioral Health

NMC Health plc; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Health plc seeks an experienced RN for Senior Behavioral Health at the Newton location. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients of all ages, including assessments, planning, coordination, teaching, counseling, and direct care.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate outcomes and adjust care as needed. The role requires a Kansas RN licensure, current CPR/BLS, and a willingness to work a night shift in a behavioral health setting at the SBHC in Newton,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or diploma required; BSN preferred.
• Foreign RN pre-licensure education accepted if approved and verified as comparable.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families; plan, coordinate, teach, counsel, and provide direct nursing care.
• Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes; participate as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Communication skills

Independent initiative

Accountability for safety

Education

ADN or diploma in nursing

BSN or foreign RN education equivalence

Job description

RN Senior Behavioral Health (Full Time)
Location: Senior Behavioral Health Center (SBHC) - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS, 67114
Category: SR BEHAVIORAL HC

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provision of professional nursing care to inpatients and outpatients of all ages includes comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs, planning, coordination, teaching, counseling, and direct physical care. Evaluation of patient response to care and progress toward outcomes is an essential aspect of care provision. Assists other personnel providing delegated aspects of care. Performs other related duties as assigned. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Location:

Newton, Kansas

Shift:

Night

Requirements

Education

• 1. Associate degree (ADN) from an accredited school or nursing or diploma in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing desired; or
• 2. Has graduated from a foreign RN pre-licensure education program that: (i) has been approved by the authorized accrediting body in the applicable country; and (ii) has been verified by an independent credentials review agency to be comparable to a licensing board-approved pre-licensure education program

Knowledge and Skills

• 2. Develop interpersonal relationships with patients and families with an emphasis on caring
• 3. Computer knowledge required
• 4. Effective communication skills with ability to listen both verbally and non-verbally
• 5. Works independently and takes initiative on behalf of the patient
• 7. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for safe patient care.

Licensure, registration, or certification

• 1. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Kansas. Compact license is acceptable.
• 2. Current certification in CPR/Basic Life Support.
• 3. Recommended Certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support per unit discretion.
• 4. There may be additional certifications necessary dependent on the unit assigned.