Acute Medicine Nurse (Night Shift)

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care within established nursing standards. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, educate patients and families, and ensure clear communication across care settings.

This full-time night-shift role includes a structured nurse career ladder with pay increases and a comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off).

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred with at least 2 years of experience.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a healing environment by educating patients and families on care and medication administration.
• Participating in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Demonstrating critical nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and needs.

Skills

Alertness

Safe work practices

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and post-treatment needs. It requires developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients, ensuring effective communication across care settings.

Responsibilities Include

• Promoting a healing environment by educating patients and families on care and medication administration.
• Participating in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Demonstrating critical nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree; RN license required.
• No prior experience necessary; preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Additional Information

• Full-time night shifts with 12-hour shifts and a 4/5:1 weekend rotation.
• Opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder, with associated pay increases.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

This role offers a chance to work in a top-ranked, Magnet-designated hospital committed to excellence in patient care, education, and community service.