Registered Nurse - Community Outreach
Black Women's Mental Health Institute · St Louis, MO · Today
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care during patient hospital stays, assessing, managing, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams using a patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough patient assessments
- Develop and evaluate individualized care plans
- Deliver and document nursing interventions
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Ensure patient safety and manage pain
- Recognize and report abuse
- Incorporate evidence-based practices for quality improvement
- Provide age-appropriate care
- Maintain infection control and safety standards
- Deliver service excellence with compassion and professionalism
Key Duties
- Conduct assessments and plan/implement nursing care
- Administer medications
- Ensure documentation accuracy
- Collaborate with healthcare team
- Educate patients and families
- Participate in quality and performance improvement activities
Qualifications & Skills
- Valid RN license in applicable states
- BLS certification
- Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
- Adherence to safety and infection control policies
- Ability to adapt to changing demands
- Professionalism in relating with colleagues and patients