Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

St. John's Hospital•Leavenworth, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD / PRN as needed. Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN) Shifts Available: Day or Night Options Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm or 7:00pm to 7:00am Location: Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation Medical insurance benefit plan 401K

Requirements

Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

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