Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
Wichita, KS
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Geriatric psych unit. Ceil blue scrubs. Cerner EHR

Job Title: RN Behavioral Health

Location: Wichita, KS, 67214

Department: Geriatric Psych Nrsng Unit 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health for a long-term contract assignment on our Geriatric Psychiatry Unit in Wichita, Kansas. The RN will be responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to older adult patients experiencing acute psychiatric conditions, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. This is a critical role focused on patient assessment, medication management, therapeutic intervention, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule & Compensation

• Shift: 19:00 - 08:30 (Nights)
• On-Call: No

Unit Description

The Geriatric Psychiatry Nursing Unit is a specialized inpatient unit dedicated to the care of elderly patients with acute mental health needs. The unit uses a multidisciplinary approach to stabilize and treat complex psychological and physical health issues common in this population.

• Scrubs: Ceil blue
• EHR: Cerner

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and continually evaluate patient responses to interventions.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic and other prescribed medications, paying close attention to potential side effects and interactions specific to the geriatric population.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for agitated or volatile patients, utilizing therapeutic communication and approved techniques (e.g., CPI/MOAB protocols).
• Ensure the physical and psychological safety of all patients in the unit environment, adhering to all security protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, coping skills, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), preferably in a Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, or Geriatric setting.
• Skills: Demonstrated competency in crisis management, therapeutic communication, medication administration, and patient de-escalation.

Required Credentials & Certifications

The following certifications must be current and verifiable:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (Before start)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion