Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - $32-48 per hour

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Shift differentials

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care to provide direct patient care and coordinate comprehensive nursing activities within established standards.

The role involves educating patients and families on illness management, engaging in multidisciplinary collaboration, and documenting individualized care plans to ensure safe, high-quality care across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• RN licensure is mandatory; less than 2 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate nursing activities.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care; educate on illness management and medications.
• Develop individualized care plans with the healthcare team and communicate across the continuum of care.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs respecting culture and spirituality.
• Apply critical nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and respond appropriately.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's degree

RN Licensure

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care, responsible for providing direct patient care, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing activities within established standards.

Key Duties

• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring clear communication across the continuum of care.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, cultural, and spiritual factors.
• Utilize critical nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and respond appropriately.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements include a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensure as an RN is mandatory; no prior experience required, but less than two years of experience is preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills, with a focus on safety-sensitive responsibilities. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to high-acuity patient environments.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) with match
• tuition assistance
• shift differentials
• paid time off
• opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a structured career ladder
• This role emphasizes ongoing training and leadership development to support career growth