Clinical Nurse - Per Diem

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Med Surg role in a top-ranked surgical unit specializing in colorectal and urology surgery with an emphasis on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, patient education, and participation in safety and quality initiatives. The role offers a full-time schedule with an emphasis on patient-centered care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• High school diploma or associate's degree; BSN preferred.
• Less than 2 years of experience preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
• Maintain safety and alertness as this is a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

Active RN license

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Med Surg role in a top-ranked surgical unit, specializing in colorectal and urology surgery with a focus on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Promoting patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management and post-treatment needs
• Participating in patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement
• Maintaining safety and alertness as this is a safety-sensitive position

Qualifications And Skills

• Active RN license
• High school diploma or associate's degree; BSN preferred
• Less than 2 years of experience preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient education skills

Additional Information

• Full-time role with a 3x12 schedule
• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants
• Supportive environment with orientation and ongoing learning opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off

This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally in a renowned hospital setting dedicated to high-quality care and patient outcomes.