This Registered Nurse Senior position for the Psychiatric Services Program (PSP) / Triage / Float 6:30am - 3:00pm four (4) days a week and every other weekend.   This position will perform admission procedures utilizing nursing assessment and process.   Plans nursing interventions, and makes nursing care recommendations.   Provides/delegates patient care and the documentation of behavioral and physical changes.  The PSP Admissions RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge of skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served.   The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development and possess the ability to assess and interpret data to identify age specific needs.  Participates in Natural Work Teams and/or Quality Action Teams.  The purpose is to provide specialized professional nursing supervision and coordination of quality patient care by fostering therapeutic relationships, active treatment and supporting the hospital in the pursuit of the LSH Strategic Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:  Eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Kansas and one year experience in registered nursing,