Full Time Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Days

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health to provide direct patient care using the nursing process in a clinical setting. You will assess and document patient status, coordinate care with other departments, and advocate for patient safety and rights.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, active RN licensure in the hiring state or compact licensure, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate's, Diploma, or BSN).
• Active RN licensure in the hiring state and/or compact licensure; ability to meet all state board requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to complete required training).
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, collaboration, and accountability in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care staff.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments to support treatment and continuity of services.
• Protect patient rights and maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform all duties in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Behavioral health care

Patient safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

RN degree (ASN/Diploma/BSN)

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health providing direct patient care using the nursing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care staff.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments to support treatment and continuity of services.
• Protect patient rights and maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform all duties in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate's, Diploma, or BSN).
• Active RN licensure in the hiring state and/or compact licensure; ability to meet all state board requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to complete required training).
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, collaboration, and accountability in a behavioral health setting.

Physical Requirements

Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs, perform prolonged standing/walking, and use movements such as gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting.