Geri Psych (RN) (FT) (NIGHTS)

Confidential; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is seeking an RN to care for adults 55+ in a specialized behavioral health setting. The role emphasizes delivering direct patient care, planning and evaluating care with an interprofessional team, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have an Nursing Diploma/Associate's and RN licensure, with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. This on-site position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Direct patient care in a behavioral health setting.
• Minimum Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; RN licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults 50+ in a geriatric behavioral health unit.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, medications, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to develop and evaluate care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

The New Hope Senior Behavioral Health Center at

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital

is growing! We're looking for compassionate RNs to care for adults age 50+ in a supportive behavioral health setting.

• Meaningful patient relationships
• Collaborative team environment
• Specialized geriatric behavioral health experience
• Opportunities to grow your nursing career

Overview

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital

is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.

The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.

The New Hope Senior Behavioral Health Center at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital provides treatment for people 55 and older who need structured psychiatric care in a warm, supportive environment. The goal of the New Hope Senior Behavioral Health Center is to return every patient to the optimal level of function possible outside the Hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.

Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Participates in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.

Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs. BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

EducationNursing Diploma/Associate's- Nursing

Experience

No ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing

ExperienceBenefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our

Benefits Summary

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