Staff Nurse

Description

: Job Summary

• The psychiatric unit nurse cares for patients with behavioral health illnesses in an acute care setting. The psychiatric unit nurse is responsible to conduct intake interviews, assess and evaluate the patient, establish a plan of care, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and may conduct therapeutic groups.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

Job Requirements

◦ Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program

◦ Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

◦ Preferred : Previous nursing experience

◦ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

◦ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities

◦ Exhibits valuable time management skills

◦ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills.

◦ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

◦ Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri

◦ Required : BLS must be obtained within 90 daysEducation : ▪ Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program ▪ Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience : ▪ Preferred : Previous nursing experience

Skills : ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities ▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills ▪ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills. ▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri