Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)
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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Pawnee Mental Health Services – Manhattan, Kansas
Who We Are
Pawnee Mental Health Services is a nonprofit Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) serving individuals and families across 10 counties in North-Central Kansas. Our mission is to support underserved communities by providing compassionate, community-based behavioral health care.
Pawnee Mental Health Services is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) who is looking for meaningful work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
This Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) position has transitioned from our Junction City office and is now based out of our Claflin Office in Manhattan, Kansas, with one day per week working in our Wamego office.
At Pawnee, every role matters. Our Behavioral Health Registered Nurses (RNs) play an essential role in helping clients remain healthy, stable, and supported in their everyday lives.
Why This Role Matters
The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in supporting clients through medication management, health education, and coordination of care. The RN works closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure each client receives safe, effective, and respectful treatment.
This role allows a Registered Nurse (RN) to use clinical nursing skills in a collaborative behavioral health setting without the demands of overnight, weekend, or hospital shifts.
Responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)
At Pawnee, Behavioral Health Registered Nurses (RNs) are respected and valued members of the treatment team. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients, collaborate with experienced clinicians, and make a real difference in your community while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) seeking stability, purpose, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health, we encourage you to apply.
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$35.10 - $36.75/hour
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Pawnee Mental Health Services – Manhattan, Kansas
Who We Are
Pawnee Mental Health Services is a nonprofit Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) serving individuals and families across 10 counties in North-Central Kansas. Our mission is to support underserved communities by providing compassionate, community-based behavioral health care.
Pawnee Mental Health Services is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) who is looking for meaningful work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
This Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) position has transitioned from our Junction City office and is now based out of our Claflin Office in Manhattan, Kansas, with one day per week working in our Wamego office.
At Pawnee, every role matters. Our Behavioral Health Registered Nurses (RNs) play an essential role in helping clients remain healthy, stable, and supported in their everyday lives.
Why This Role Matters
The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in supporting clients through medication management, health education, and coordination of care. The RN works closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure each client receives safe, effective, and respectful treatment.
This role allows a Registered Nurse (RN) to use clinical nursing skills in a collaborative behavioral health setting without the demands of overnight, weekend, or hospital shifts.
Responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)
- Administer medications and monitor client responses
- Conduct health assessments and accurately document findings
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Educate clients and families about medications, treatment plans, and wellness practices
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in treatment planning and client progress reviews
- Monday through Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- No weekends or overnight shifts
- Consistent daytime schedule
- Primary Office: Claflin Office – Manhattan, Kansas
- Secondary Office: Wamego, Kansas (one day per week)
- Medical and Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna (single coverage typically $50–$100 per month)
- 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
- KPERS Retirement Plan with lifetime pension eligibility
- Life Insurance up to 150% of annual salary and employer-paid long-term disability
- HRSA Loan Repayment Opportunity – As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), Pawnee Mental Health Services may qualify eligible clinicians for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) loan repayment programs, which can provide significant student loan repayment assistance for qualifying positions.
- Eight paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO starting at 12 days per year, increasing to 18 days after your first anniversary
- Paid Medical Leave with a 40-hour bank available upon hire
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional supplemental benefits including additional life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and ambulance transportation coverage
At Pawnee, Behavioral Health Registered Nurses (RNs) are respected and valued members of the treatment team. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients, collaborate with experienced clinicians, and make a real difference in your community while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) seeking stability, purpose, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health, we encourage you to apply.
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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
- BSN strongly preferred
- Bi-lingual capabilities
- Experience with Microsoft Office software
$35.10 - $36.75/hour
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