Registered Nurse RN Clinical Decision Unit

Lee's Summit Medical Center; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for health and wellness

Education support including tuition assistance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Time off programs for various needs

Counseling and referral services

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare facility in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Decision Unit. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborating with medical providers, and advocating for patients. As part of HCA Healthcare, the position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and educational support. Ideal candidates will be skilled in patient assessment and education, with required certifications in Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patient care!

Qualifications

• Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of employment start date.
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse license must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• An Associate Degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift.
• Perform procedures and ensure thorough documentation of care.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate their needs.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatments.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient advocacy

Compassionate care

Education and communication skills

Education

Associate Degree

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus***

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

At Lee's Summit Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Clinical Decision Unit Registered Nurse opportunity.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.


• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.


• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.


• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date


• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• (RN) Registered Nurse must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date


• Associate Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling


• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Lee's Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital. We serve Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians who represent more than 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women’s care, and an array of surgical services. We have a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Clinical Decision Unit Registered Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.