Registered Nurse - Acute
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
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Registered Nurse - AcuteFull Time Camber-SLC, St. Louis, MO, US
6 days ago Requisition
Registered Nurse
- Acute
Full Time
St. Louis, MO, US
Join Us to Build Healing and Hope Together!
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. Learn more at stlouischildrenskvc.org.
Join us and be a part of this journey of healing and hope for thousands of children and teens.
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.
Education:
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
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.
Experience:
New graduates are welcome to apply. Behavioral health orientation provided during training.
Preferred Experience /
Skills:
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 involve monitoring patient health, including allergies and reactions, reporting infections, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation. The role supports daily living activities such as hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, while also assisting with crisis intervention and de-escalation. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participating in treatment planning, and communicating effectively with staff, providers, and guardians. Additional duties include maintaining clean and safe treatment areas, operating medical equipment, conducting assessments and admissions, reviewing discharge instructions, and 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…
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