Transitional Care Registered Nurse

Provident Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in St. Louis, MO seeks a Clinical Nurse – Transitional Care Unit to provide compassionate nursing care that bridges inpatient treatment and post-discharge recovery. You will manage and coordinate patient care plans to support safe transitions and continuous quality of care.

The role emphasizes assessment, individualized care planning, patient/family education, and collaboration with the care team to ensure smooth discharge and continuity of services.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex care transitions and ensure continuity of care.
• Strong communication and patient/family education skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, monitor clinical status, and deliver evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized care plans for transitional needs.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and self-management.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of services and smooth discharge planning.
• Maintain patient safety, documentation, and adherence to clinical standards and protocols.

Skills

Registered nurse

Clinical assessment

Care transitions

Communication with patients and family

Education

RN license

Job description

Clinical Nurse – Transitional Care Unit Provide compassionate nursing care that bridges inpatient treatment and post-discharge recovery. Manage and coordinate patient care plans to support safe transitions and continuous quality of care.

Clinical Nurse – Transitional Care Unit Provide compassionate nursing care that bridges inpatient treatment and post-discharge recovery. Manage and coordinate patient care plans to support safe transitions and continuous quality of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, monitor clinical status, and deliver evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized care plans for transitional needs.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and self-management.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of services and smooth discharge planning.
• Maintain patient safety, documentation, and adherence to clinical standards and protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nurse with strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex care transitions and ensure continuity of care.
• Strong communication and patient/family education skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach and commitment to quality and safety.