RN - Stepdown - Days

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

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join a compassionate hospital-based nursing team. You will perform assessments, coordinate care plans, administer medications, and educate patients and families to support recovery.

This role emphasizes safety, infection control, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in evidence-based practice initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the applicable state(s).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and adapt to changing demands.
• Commitment to safety, infection control, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough assessments, reassessments, and documenting findings accurately.
• Developing, coordinating, and evaluating individualized care plans based on patient data, diagnoses, and protocols.
• Administer medications, monitoring IV fluids, and providing patient and family education.
• Recognizing changes in patient condition, implementing appropriate actions, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
• Providing specialized care, including pain management, restraint use, and abuse assessment, ensuring patient safety.
• Adhering to infection control practices, safety protocols, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Demonstrating professionalism, supporting team collaboration, and mentoring new staff.
• Engaging in continuous professional development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Delivering age-appropriate, respectful, and compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency management

Infection control

Patient safety

Education

RN license (state)

Job description

Join a dedicated nursing team providing comprehensive patient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities Include

• Performing thorough assessments, reassessments, and documenting findings accurately.
• Developing, coordinating, and evaluating individualized care plans based on patient data, diagnoses, and protocols.
• Administering medications, monitoring IV fluids, and providing patient and family education.
• Recognizing changes in patient condition, implementing appropriate actions, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
• Providing specialized care, including pain management, restraint use, and abuse assessment, ensuring patient safety.
• Adhering to infection control practices, safety protocols, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Demonstrating professionalism, supporting team collaboration, and mentoring new staff.
• Engaging in continuous professional development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Delivering age-appropriate, respectful, and compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications And Skills

• Current RN license in the applicable state(s).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and adapt to changing demands.
• Commitment to safety, infection control, and professional standards.

Key Duties

Providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care, ensuring safety, promoting recovery, and supporting positive patient experiences.