Overview

At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. To learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com or call 913-680-6000.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, andproviding advice and emotional support to patients� and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention,seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients� medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyzeresults, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teachpatients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication andphysical therapy. Other related duties.

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.