Pediatric Behavioral Health - RN - Registered Nurse

Saint Luke's Health System

116d

About The Position

Crittenton Children's Center is the Kansas City area's premier provider of psychiatric care for children, adolescents and their families. It is located on a picturesque, 96 acre campus in south Kansas City (near Longview Lake) providing serenity, beauty and privacy to assist with the healing process. For more than 120 years we've cared for the emotional health of Kansas City's children and families. Today we offer one of the area's most comprehensive behavioral health care programs. We are currently seeking a Part Time Nights Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, No weekend requirements. Accountable for utilizing the nursing process. Responsible for performing patient care delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff. Responsible for coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This clinical nurse demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies rules guidelines and procedures. Delegates tasks to clinical staff in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice. Subject matter expert for patient education, assessment, interpretation, and documentation of patient care and testing. Enters admission orders as directed by provider. Responsible for managing expired samples. Able to work in a team atmosphere as well as autonomously. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. May be responsible for covering Medical Assistant job duties, LPN job duties, or other office duties as needed.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Registered Nurse license.
• Associate Degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process for patient care.
• Perform patient care and delegate patient care tasks.
• Supervise other patient care staff.
• Coordinate the plan of care for assigned patients.
• Consult with other members of the health care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in nursing practices and abide by policies and procedures.
• Delegate tasks to clinical staff based on competencies and Scope of Practice.
• Provide patient education and document patient care and testing.
• Enter admission orders as directed by the provider.
• Manage expired samples.
• Work in a team atmosphere and autonomously.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Cover Medical Assistant and LPN job duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees