Acute Care Med/Surg RN: Patient-Focused Care

Community Health Systems; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Community Health Systems in Missouri provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and other staff to achieve safe, effective outcomes. This role emphasizes assessment, medication administration, education, and infection control within a supportive environment for patients and families.

You will contribute to care planning, documentation, and adherence to safety standards, while staying current with clinical guidelines and

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting required.
• RN license (state licensure) required.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing process and patient care documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and document findings.
• Administer prescribed meds, monitor for side effects, document administration.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency scope.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment, and post-discharge care.
• Uphold infection control and patient safety standards.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Patient safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS/PALS preferred

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Community Health Systems in Missouri provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and other staff to achieve safe, effective outcomes. This role emphasizes assessment, medication administration, education, and infection control within a supportive environment for patients and families.

You will contribute to care planning, documentation, and adherence to safety standards, while staying current with clinical guidelines and