Geriatric Behavioral Health RN – Growth & Compassion

BJC Healthcare; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC Healthcare's Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is seeking compassionate registered nurses to care for adults 55+ in a structured geriatric behavioral health setting. Specialized geriatric behavioral health experience preferred.

You will provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, promote family-centered care, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to support patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Promotes patient and family centered care and safety in a behavioral health setting.
• Demonstrates nursing skills and collaborates with interprofessional team to meet individualized care goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adults 55+ in geriatric behavioral health.
• Assess patient needs, plan and implement care, document progress and outcomes.
• Communicate plan of care across the care continuum to patients, families and staff.
• Promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Safety & compliance

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

BJC Healthcare's Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is seeking compassionate registered nurses to care for adults 55+ in a structured geriatric behavioral health setting. Specialized geriatric behavioral health experience preferred.

You will provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, promote family-centered care, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to support patient safety and outcomes.