Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Community resources to support well‑be

being.

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity setting. You will assess, plan, and evaluate care with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and contribute to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while developing individualized care plans.

Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork are essential, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Less than 2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with the care team and patients.
• Evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers to involvement in care.
• Participate in professional development and safety-sensitive activities.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU), providing direct patient care in a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to standards.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team and patients.
• Evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers to involvement in care.
• Participate in professional development and safety-sensitive activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure: Active RN license.
• No prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred.
• Critical skills include assessment, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• and community resources to support well-being.