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

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in an acute care setting in Missouri. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, education for patients and families, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will work on a 26-bed medical-surgical unit with a 4/5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, participate in safety and quality initiatives, and pursue ongoing professional development through a nurse career ladder.

Qualifications

• Requires a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree and RN licensure.
• Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with less than 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and develops individualized care plans.
• Educates patients and families; promotes safety and quality care.
• Collaborates with physicians, social workers, and therapists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
• Maintains communication across the care continuum and participates in professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered focus

Safety-sensitive environment

Effective communication

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; RN licensure

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Role

Provides direct patient care in an acute care setting as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, educates patients and families, and promotes patient safety and quality care. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, and therapists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations. Maintains communication across care continuum and participates in professional development activities.

Unit Details

Manages a 26-bed acute care unit with a focus on medical-surgical patients, including occasional trach care. Supports a high-acuity patient population with a 4/5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Qualifications

Requires a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree and RN licensure. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with less than 2 years of experience.

Skills & Attributes

Critical thinking, patient-centered focus, ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment, and effective communication.

Additional Info

Offers competitive pay, shift differentials, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Supports career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder fostering professional growth and leadership.