Inpatient Psych RN - Charge Nurse

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. in Missouri is seeking an Inpatient Psychiatric Charge Nurse (RN) to lead and coordinate nursing care in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

The role requires providing direct patient care, developing and implementing complex care plans, and collaborating with an interprofessional team to improve outcomes. You will lead safety initiatives, support practice improvements, and supervise nursing staff on assigned shifts, with leadership and strong communication essential.

Qualifications

• RN license required; 2+ years of nursing experience; leadership and communication skills desired.
• Prefer Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 5–10 years of experience.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Develops and implements complex individualized care plans.
• Collaborates with an interprofessional team to improve patient outcomes.
• Leads safety initiatives and supports practice improvements.
• Supervises nursing staff on assigned shifts.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Role:

Inpatient Psychiatric Charge Nurse (RN) responsible for leading and coordinating nursing care in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

• Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, develops and implements complex individualized care plans, and collaborates with an interprofessional team to optimize patient outcomes. Facilitates resolution of care gaps, evaluates patient and family experiences, and champions evidence-based practices. Leads safety initiatives, supports practice improvements, and participates in community and professional activities to advance nursing practice. Serves as a clinical resource and supervises nursing staff on assigned shifts.
• Qualifications: Requires RN license, 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably with psychiatric, behavioral health, emergency, or med/surg backgrounds. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 5-10 years of experience. Must demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Key Duties:

Ensuring safe, patient-centered care; leading care planning; fostering professional development; participating in safety and quality initiatives; and supporting team collaboration in a fast-paced psychiatric environment.