Clinical Nurse - Med Surg Nights

Vetted Solutions; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an RN to provide direct patient care on a 16-bed Medical, Med Surg/Ortho unit, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards.

The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management and medications, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while pursuing professional development. Safety-sensitive with growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Education and licenses as listed: Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Active RN license required.
• No experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with input from patients, families, and the team.
• Uses nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting diverse values.
• Ensures effective communication of care plans across the continuum of care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Collaborative care

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care on a 16-bed Medical, Med Surg/Ortho unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating them on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Engages in activities to ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care on a 16-bed Medical, Med Surg/Ortho unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating them on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Engages in activities to ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with collaborative input from patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific considerations.
• Ensures effective communication of care plans across the continuum of care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licenses: Active RN license required.
• Experience: No prior experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and collaborative skills focused on patient safety and quality care.

Additional Details:

The role is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices. Offers opportunities for career growth through a structured career ladder with pay increases, professional development, and benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.