The RN Specialist/Unit Leader is responsible for administrative leadership, staff coverage, patient care delivery, and compliance of all Larned State Hospital Policy and Procedure.  The RN Specialist/Unit Leader in this position must guide and encourage employee participation in quality initiatives through application of overall knowledge of the agency and its programs; encourage involvement and commitment to performance improvement activities; support the hospital in the pursuit of its mission. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development, and possess the ability to assess and interpret data to identify age specific needs.

Special Qualifications/Education: 

• At the time of the appointment  the selected employee must possess a Kansas license/temporary permit or be given authority  to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) by  the Kansas State Board of Nursing. 
• Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment, the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services.

• MANDT Certification within one month of employment and maintain certification throughout employment
• CPR Certification within 60 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment

Preferred

• Prefer B.S.N. with two (2) years of experience as an RN Senior at Larned State Hospital.
• Prefer experience in Psychiatric Nursing.
• Prefer experience in supervising  and clinical areas