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Behavioral Health RN

St. John's Hospital

Leavenworth, KSFull-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
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Location
Leavenworth, KS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Registered Nurse License, requiredBLS Certification, required

Job overview

St. John Hospital seeks a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for its inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Leavenworth, Kansas. The RN cares for patients with mental health disorders, emotional issues, and behavioral challenges, assessing and monitoring patients, managing crises, providing therapeutic support, and collaborating with the behavioral health care team to support safe and effective treatment. The position offers a sign-on bonus to qualified candidates, with eligibility and payout terms discussed during the interview process.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mental Health Assessment, nice to havePsychiatric Medication Administration, nice to haveCrisis De-Escalation, nice to haveTherapeutic Communication, nice to haveTrauma-Informed Care, nice to haveCrisis Intervention, nice to haveMental Health Laws, nice to haveBehavioral Health Programming, nice to haveInterdisciplinary Treatment, nice to have

Qualifications

State Registered Nurse License, requiredBLS Certification, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full 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

Title: Behavioral Health RN

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12 hour – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse. sometimes referred to as a Psychiatric Nurse, Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse, or Geri-Psych RN. The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) care for our patients with mental health disorders, emotional issues, and behavioral challenges. The Behavioral Health RN will also assess and monitor patients manage crises, provide therapeutic support, and collaborate with the behavioral health care team to ensure safe and effective treatment in our inpatient Psychiatric Unit.

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 while monitoring therapeutic 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 clinically appropriate and within policy guidelines

  • Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients through consistent, empathetic communication that validates their 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

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