Acute Medicine RN - Per Diem

Seacrest Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in St. Louis, MO, seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in an acute care unit on 12-hour day shifts.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in quality, safety, and regulatory initiatives. The role includes a career ladder with pay increases and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• Nursing diploma/associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Educates patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers to involvement in care.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Maintains safety-sensitive responsibilities and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Patient education

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct patient care in an acute care setting, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions to promote patient safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers to involvement in care.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including case managers, social workers, and specialists to deliver comprehensive care.
• Maintains safety-sensitive responsibilities, demonstrating alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licenses: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred.
• Skills: Critical thinking, effective communication, patient education, teamwork, and adaptability.

Additional Details

The role involves working 12-hour day shifts on a 38-bed acute care unit, with opportunities for professional growth through a career ladder that offers pay increases and advancement. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off, supporting the overall well-being of staff and their families.