Staff Nurse

Summary

• 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.

• Job Requirements

• Education

• 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

• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Additional Information

Job Benefits & Perks!

• Tuition reimbursement up to $1200 per year

• Additional Educational Assistance programs available

• Health/Dental/Vision

• Retirement with employer match

• 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College

• On-site Daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends

• Employee Discount at CoxHealth Fitness Centers

• Pharmacy delivery to your unit

• On-site Employee Health services

• Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions

• 1906 Employee Store

• Cafeteria discount

If you would like more information about job benefits & perks, please feel free to email us @ hr-recruitment@coxhealth.com or visit https://www.coxhealth.com/employees/benefits/