Acute Care Registered Nurse – Days

Aura Health; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Aura Health in Owensville, MO is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care within an acute care setting. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions in collaboration with the healthcare team, focusing on patient and family-centered care and safety.

This role requires current RN licensure; a nursing diploma or associate degree is required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure.
• Experience not mandatory; however, preferred qualifications include at least 2 years of experience for advanced roles.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.
• Participating in activities that ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Educating patients and families on post-treatment care, medication administration, and self-management.
• Contributing to a multidisciplinary team supported by clinical managers, case managers, social workers, and other professionals.

Skills

Assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care within an acute care setting, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions according to established standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, safety promotion, and professional development.

Responsibilities Include

• Developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.
• Participating in activities that ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Educating patients and families on post-treatment care, medication administration, and self-management.
• Contributing to a multidisciplinary team supported by clinical managers, case managers, social workers, and other professionals.

Qualifications And Skills

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure.
• Experience is not mandatory; however, preferred qualifications include at least 2 years of experience for advanced roles.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Details

Eligible for sign-on bonus, benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts. The role offers exposure to diverse medical specialties and conditions, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership.