Acute Care RN: Fast-Paced Medical Unit Expert

Mental Health Association of Rochester; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking an Acute Medicine Registered Nurse to deliver evidence-based, high-quality nursing care to adult patients in an acute medical unit. The role includes performing comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, administering medications, and monitoring patient status.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe outcomes, educate patients and families, and assist with discharge planning while contributing to quality

Qualifications

• Current RN license and acute medicine nursing knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with sound clinical judgment.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments according to clinical protocols.
• Monitor vital signs and clinical status, recognizing changes and escalating appropriately.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to support safe outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and self-care.
• Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

RN licensure

Acute medicine nursing

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Job description

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking an Acute Medicine Registered Nurse to deliver evidence-based, high-quality nursing care to adult patients in an acute medical unit. The role includes performing comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, administering medications, and monitoring patient status.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe outcomes, educate patients and families, and assist with discharge planning while contributing to quality