Clinical Nurse - Full Time

MEP Health; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Missouri is seeking a dedicated registered nurse for an inpatient spine unit. You will provide direct patient care, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and educate patients and families on illness management and post-treatment care.

The role emphasizes patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting ongoing professional development in a clinical spine setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma or ADN; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: No experience required; 2 years preferred for advanced roles.
• Licenses & Certifications: Active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, ensuring clear communication across care continuum.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers to involvement.
• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma or ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care in an inpatient specialized spine unit, focusing on neurologic and orthopedic spine patients. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within established standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Ensures patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, ensuring clear communication across care continuum.


• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers to involvement.


• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care in an inpatient specialized spine unit, focusing on neurologic and orthopedic spine patients. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within established standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Ensures patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, ensuring clear communication across care continuum.


• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers to involvement.


• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing; preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.


• Experience: No experience required; preferred 2 years of experience for advanced roles.


• Licenses & Certifications: Active RN license.

Key Skills

• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.


• Commitment to patient safety and professional growth.