Description
We are currently seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas. This is a full-time position requiring 36 hours per week.
In this role, you will provide both direct and indirect patient care within a psychiatric setting, adhering to the standards of Professional Nursing Practice. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for overall coordination of care and services delivered to clients. You will also collaborate with healthcare team members to offer patient and family education, demonstrating competency in providing age-appropriate care to a diverse population, including preadolescents (3-12 years), adolescents (13-17 years), adults (18 and older), and geriatric patients. It is important to note that this position is classified as Category I and may involve tasks with exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Sign-On Bonus
We are excited to offer a
$3,600 sign-on bonus due to the critical service needs of the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care in the psychiatric setting.
- Maintain standards of Professional Nursing Practice.
- Participate as an interdisciplinary team member to coordinate care and services to clients.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to provide patient/family education.
- Demonstrate competency in providing age-appropriate care across various age groups.
Additional Information
In instances where nurse volunteers, prn nurses, or flex team nurses cannot be secured, and qualified reassignments cannot be made, the hospital may require mandated overtime to fulfill patient care obligations as governed by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act.
Employment Type: Full-Time