Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health
About The Position
Cottonwood Springs is a 108-bed behavioral health facility offering adult mental health and substance use treatment services. The facility includes four 24-bed units (Meadows, Sunrise, Cedars, and Prairie) and one 12-bed unit (Sunflower), specializing in depression, anxiety, psychosis, thought disorders, and substance detoxification. Cottonwood Springs fosters a trauma-informed, team-centered culture where RNs and BHTs work collaboratively and are equally valued. Employees are recognized through the Weekly All-Star Program, and many stay because of the strong sense of teamwork and support. The facility also promotes career growth, with several BHTs advancing into leadership and clinical roles across the organization.
Requirements
- Current Kansas or Compact State RN license
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- CPR certification
- De-escalation certification (must have within 30 days of hire)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- Handle with Care certification
Responsibilities
- Assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
- Oversee and supervise the shift
- Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc
- Oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
- Monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
- Follow hospital policy for medication administration
- Consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients
- Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
- Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education tuition assistance
- Certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental wellness programs
- Physical wellness programs
- Financial wellness programs
- Free gym memberships
- Virtual care appointments
- Mental health services
- Discount programs
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
