Registered Nurse - Stepdown - Weekend Nights

Mental Health Association of Rochester; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, manage, and coordinate patient care during hospital stays with a patient-centered approach, ensuring comfort and safety.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, document findings, develop individualized care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in applicable states with valid certifications (BLS, etc.).
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and uphold safety and quality standards.
• Commitment to professional development and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document findings.
• Develop and update individualized care plans incorporating evidence-based practices.
• Deliver nursing interventions, administer medications, and collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Ensure effective communication, accurate handoffs, and timely response to changes in patient condition.
• Deliver specialized care with attention to infection control and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety & quality

Education

RN license (applicable states)

BLS or equivalent certification

Job description

Seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for assessing, managing, and coordinating patient care during hospital stays using a patient-centered approach.

• Performs comprehensive assessments, documents findings, and evaluates patient needs.
• Develops and updates individualized care plans incorporating evidence-based practices and patient goals.
• Provides and documents nursing interventions, administers medications, and collaborates with healthcare team members.
• Ensures effective communication, accurate handoffs, and timely response to changes in patient condition.
• Delivers specialized care, including restraint and pain management, and assesses for abuse signs.
• Maintains professional accountability by adhering to policies, participating in quality improvement, and staying current with certifications.
• Provides age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Promotes a safe, clean environment following infection control standards and demonstrates respectful, compassionate interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications Include

• Licensed RN in applicable states with valid certifications (BLS, etc.).
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and uphold safety and quality standards.
• Commitment to professional development and excellence in patient care.

Key duties:

patient assessment, care planning, intervention delivery, documentation, collaboration, safety, and service excellence.