Trauma Clinical Nurse

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Missouri is seeking an experienced trauma-focused registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a Level I Trauma Center. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care, focusing on patient and family-centered approaches in high-acuity settings.

This role emphasizes safety, illness education, and professional development, with opportunities to specialize in trauma, geriatrics, and acute care surgery.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• RN license required.
• No experience required; 2+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs
• Develop and communicate individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on care management
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care

Skills

Critical nursing skills

Teamwork

Communication

Cultural competence

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a Level I Trauma Center, focusing on complex and critical injuries. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, ensuring safety, and fostering professional development. Nurses develop specialized expertise in trauma, geriatrics, and acute care surgery, caring for diverse patient populations such as those with traumatic injuries, surgical conditions, and post-operative needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor’s preferred


• Licenses: RN license required


• Experience: No experience required; 2+ years preferred


• Skills: Critical nursing skills, teamwork, communication, cultural competence

Key Duties

• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs


• Develop and communicate individualized care plans


• Educate patients and families on care management


• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care

Work Environment & Opportunities

The team fosters a supportive, collaborative culture with mentorship and growth pathways into advanced clinical and leadership roles, including Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, and management. The role offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment for those passionate about trauma and acute care nursing.