Associate's Degree in Nursing or diploma required.
Current Registered Nurse license in Kansas.
Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers.
Two years of psychiatric nursing experience for specific department role.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage first-line patient, family, visitor, staff, and physician issues.
Monitor patient flow for timely treatment and disposition.
Delegate patient assignments to nursing staff effectively.
Assist with educational needs of new and existing staff.
Foster teamwork and mentor new nursing staff.
Conduct pre-admission assessments for new patients.
Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families to aid decision making.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
KPERS retirement plan included.
Life insurance offered.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and resources.
Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
Full Job Description
Charge Nurse - Day - Treatment & Recovery Center
Pay is commensurate with experience within a range of $35.00 to $44.00 per hour. Full time (36 hours per week), non-exempt, benefits eligible. Bert Nash offers excellent benefits which include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO.
JOB SUMMARY The Designated RN Charge nurse is a role model and a resource for the department. The Charge is responsible for assessing the units' need to provide adequate resources for current and upcoming shifts by collaborating with the director, nursing supervisor and other departments. RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
First-line management of patient/family/visitor/staff/physician issues
Monitoring of patient flow for timely disposition
Delegation of patient assignments to staff
Assist with department education needs to existing and new staff
Foster team approach and mentoring of new staff
Must be able to do pre-admissions
Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families promoting decision making based on the assessment of patient medical histories, symptoms, examinations, diagnosis, conditions and treatments.
Performs other duties as assigned in line with current basic nursing scope.
QUALIFICATIONS include but not limited to: Required:
Associates in Nursing or diploma
Current Basic life Support for Healthcare Providers
Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Kansas
If holding this position in the BHP Treatment & Recovery department must have two years of psychiatric nursing experience
