Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) at Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc

Junction City, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

36.75

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Management, Health Education, Coordination Of Care, Client Assessment, Clinical Documentation, Care Planning, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Computing Skills

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Who We Are Pawnee Mental Health is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) serving individuals and families across 10 counties in North-Central Kansas. We support underserved communities by providing compassionate, community-based behavioral health care, and we are currently looking for a Registered Nurse who wants meaningful work without sacrificing work-life balance. At Pawnee, every role matters. Our nurses are an essential part of helping clients stay healthy, stable, and supported in their everyday lives. Why This Role Matters As a Behavioral Health RN, you play a key role in supporting clients through medication management, health education, and coordination of care. You will work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and care teams to ensure each client receives safe, effective, and respectful treatment. This position offers the opportunity to use your nursing skills in a setting that values collaboration, consistency, and whole-person care, without the stress of nights, weekends, or hospital shifts. What You’ll Be Doing: Administer medications and monitor client responses Conduct health assessments and document findings accurately Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams Educate clients and families about medications, treatment plans, and healthy living practices Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation Participate in care planning and client progress reviews Schedule and Work-Life Balance Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM No weekend shifts Consistent daytime schedule What We Offer We take care of the people who take care of our clients. Medical and Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna, with single coverage typically $50 to $100 per month Dental Insurance, 100 percent employer-paid KPERS Retirement with a lifetime pension program Life Insurance up to 150 percent of annual salary and long-term disability at no cost Eight paid holidays each year Generous PTO starting at 12 days per year and increasing to 18 days after your first anniversary Paid Medical Leave with a 40-hour bank available immediately upon hire Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Optional supplemental benefits including additional life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and ambulance transportation Why Work at Pawnee Mental Health? At Pawnee, nurses are respected, supported, and valued as part of the treatment team. You will have the chance to build strong relationships with clients, collaborate with experienced clinicians, and make a real difference in your community while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you are a Registered Nurse looking for stability, purpose, and a role where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you. Requirements Required Current, unencumbered Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) certification Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language At least 2 years' nursing experience Basic personal computing skills Preferred BSN strongly preferred Bi-lingual capabilities Experience with Microsoft Office software

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health RN supports clients through medication management, health education, and coordination of care, working closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and care teams to ensure safe and effective treatment. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting health assessments, maintaining accurate documentation, and participating in care planning reviews.