Registered Nurse, Night Shift

KVC Health Systems•St. Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As leaders in children’s mental health and wellness, St. Louis Children’s and KVC Health Systems Youth Mental Health Care have partnered to create one of the nation’s most innovative and transformative youth mental health and wellness campuses. The partnership includes a 77-bed acute care hospital and outpatient programs. Located on the KVC Missouri Children’s Mental Wellness Campus conveniently located in Webster Groves, Missouri, the peaceful environment and broad continuum of care allow children and families to access the appropriate level of treatment throughout their healing experience. The new campus is slated to open in late 2026. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. This role is responsible for administering medications, monitoring patient health, collecting and documenting assessment data, and responding to injuries or urgent medical needs. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to implement care plans, ensures accurate and timely documentation, and upholds all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards. The RN supports patients in activities of daily living, participates in therapeutic groups, and maintains a respectful, inclusive, and therapeutic environment for all patients and colleagues.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Must be at least 21 years old.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Behavioral health orientation provided during training.
At least 3 months of behavioral health, pediatric, or inpatient nursing experience with a strong understanding of patient care and safety.
Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, participating in treatment planning, and communicating effectively with staff, providers, and guardians is important.

Responsibilities

Monitoring patient health, including allergies and reactions, reporting infections, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
Supports daily living activities such as hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
Assisting with crisis intervention and de-escalation.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participating in treatment planning, and communicating effectively with staff, providers, and guardians.
Maintaining clean and safe treatment areas.
Operating medical equipment.
Conducting assessments and admissions.
Reviewing discharge instructions.
Adhering to all facility, state, and federal regulations, including HIPAA.
Practice conduct that displays respect for all KVC colleagues and community stakeholders regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, or veteran status.
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments, identifying patient needs and priorities.
Administer medications, monitor the medication administration records.
Utilizes barcode scanning to administer medications.
Reviews and implements new orders in a timely manner.
Provide first aid and basic wound care for minor injuries per scope of practice.
Collect, document and report patient data in the EHR.
Schedule and coordinate patient appointments as directed.
Obtain vital signs and document in EHR.
Collect specimens for labs per provider orders.
Communicating with pharmacy in a timely manner on medication needs for patients.
Takes verbal orders from providers.
Properly reports abuse/neglect.
Conduct hygiene/educational groups.