Clinical Nurse Med Surg

MEP Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical, Med Surg/Ortho unit. You will focus on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in line with nursing standards, promoting patient and family-centered care and safety.

Responsibilities include education, collaboration with care teams, and advocacy for patient preferences. A structured ladder offers career advancement with benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance,

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care and education.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to create effective care plans.
• Assess patient needs holistically and advocate for patient preferences.
• Maintain safety-sensitive standards, working alertly and securely.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Role Summary:

Provides direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical, Med Surg/Ortho unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team, considering physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs. Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and barriers to involvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care and education.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to create effective care plans.
• Assess patient needs holistically and advocate for patient preferences.
• Maintain safety-sensitive standards, working alertly and securely.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Additional Info:

The role offers opportunities for professional development, career advancement through a structured ladder with pay increases, and benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and excellent patient care.