Clinical Nurse Inpatient Psych Delmar Campus

BJC HealthCare•St. Louis, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care at the Psychiatric Center – Delmar Campus, an inpatient behavioral health program with two 25-bed units serving patients needing treatment for depression, anxiety, and behavioral health recovery. Works with a multidisciplinary team that includes behavioral health nurses, psychiatrists, medical physicians, social workers, activity staff, music therapists, and pharmacy professionals. Provides care according to nursing standards and supports patient and family-centered care in a healing environment. The position is safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely. The role is scheduled for night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every-third-weekend rotation. The BJC RN Career Ladder supports professional development and career progression; movement to a higher ladder level results in a percentage increase to current pay aligned with the new job description.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards.
Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Educate patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development.
Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
Plan proactively and communicate the plan of care across the continuum of care.
Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical nursing skills and applicable standards of care.
Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.