Registered Nurse - Pediatric Behavioral Health

Saint Luke's Health System Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity where you can improve the lives of children? 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 Full 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
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Registered Nurse - Various
Associate Degree

Responsibilities

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.