Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks an Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Clinical Decision Unit. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and coordinating with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include assessing patients on admission and throughout shifts, performing procedures, administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients and families about conditions and follow-up plans.

Qualifications

• RN-licensure in good standing or to be obtained within 90 days.
• BLS within 30 days and ACLS within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to assess patient conditions, report changes promptly, and provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions upon admission and during shifts, reporting changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, monitor responses, administer medications, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Respond to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Care coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in the Clinical Decision Unit, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions upon admission and during shifts, reporting changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, monitor responses, administer medications, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Respond to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Certifications in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of employment.
• Current Registered Nurse license (or obtained within 90 days).
  

Additional Information: The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care aligned with organizational standards and values, advocating for patients and ensuring positive clinical outcomes. The organization offers comprehensive benefits supporting health, wellbeing, retirement, education, and additional perks.